Caesar Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Protein-packed bowl featuring juicy grilled chicken over crisp romaine with parmesan and homemade dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 pounds)
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
09 - 1 1/2 cups croutons

→ Caesar Dressing

10 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
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

# Directions:

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

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The whole thing comes together in 30 minutes flat, which means you can actually enjoy your meal instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • Grilled chicken stays juicy and tender when you let it rest, and that little pause makes all the difference in texture.
  • Making your own Caesar dressing tastes so much fresher than bottled, and once you taste it, you'll never go back.
02 -
  • Resting the chicken for those 5 minutes is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way by slicing too early and watching all the juices spill onto the cutting board, leaving the meat dry and disappointing.
  • If your dressing breaks or looks grainy, you probably whisked in too much lemon juice too fast. Just start over with fresh mayonnaise and add the acid more gently next time.
03 -
  • Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness before seasoning so they grill in the same amount of time and stay juicy throughout.
  • Add a small anchovy fillet to your dressing if you want that authentic Caesar flavor—it dissolves completely and adds serious depth without tasting fishy.
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