Grilled Chicken Caesar Bowl (Printable)

Protein-packed bowl with juicy grilled chicken, crisp romaine, parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing.

# Ingredient list:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad

07 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
08 - 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (1.4 oz)
09 - 1 1/2 cups croutons (2.1 oz)

→ Caesar Dressing

10 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise (2.7 fl oz)
11 - 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
15 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
16 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season both sides with garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
05 - In a large salad bowl, toss chopped romaine lettuce with half of the Caesar dressing.
06 - Divide dressed lettuce among 4 serving bowls. Top each with sliced grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, and croutons. Drizzle with additional dressing as desired.
07 - Serve immediately while chicken is warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like restaurant quality but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • The homemade dressing tastes brighter and creamier than anything from a bottle.
  • You can prep the chicken and dressing ahead, then assemble bowls in under five minutes.
  • It works just as well for meal prep as it does for a casual dinner with friends.
02 -
  • Let the chicken rest after grilling or all the juices will run out onto your cutting board instead of staying inside.
  • Dress the lettuce just before serving or it will wilt and lose its crunch within minutes.
  • If your dressing tastes flat, add another squeeze of lemon or a pinch of salt to bring it to life.
03 -
  • Add a finely chopped anchovy fillet to the dressing for authentic Caesar depth without fishy taste.
  • Grill extra chicken and keep it in the fridge for quick lunches or wraps later in the week.
  • Use the back of a spoon to press garlic through a fine mesh strainer if you don't have a microplane, it works surprisingly well.
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