Elevate your summer dining with this Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, a delightful combination of smoky grilled chicken, crisp Romaine lettuce, and a creamy, homemade Caesar dressing that's simply irresistible. A perfect balance of flavors and textures for a light yet satisfying meal.

Follow The Directions

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Prepare the Caesar Dressing: In the jar of a high-powered blender, combine garlic cloves, anchovy filets, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and grated Parmesan cheese. Blend on high until completely smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Marinate the Chicken: Pour half of the dressing into a lidded glass jar and refrigerate. Pour the remaining dressing into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts, seal the bag, and refrigerate to marinate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. (Marinating time: 2+ hours)

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Preheat the Grill: Preheat a gas grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate to prevent sticking. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill on the preheated grill with the lid closed, until browned and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. This should take about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Ensure an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (Cook time: 8-10 minutes)

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Rest and Slice the Chicken: Remove the grilled chicken to a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing it into strips. Refrigerate the sliced chicken until chilled. (Rest time: 10 minutes)

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Assemble the Salad: Roughly pull the Romaine lettuce apart into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, gently toss the lettuce with the chilled Caesar dressing until evenly coated. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Serve: Divide the dressed salad onto 4 plates. Top with croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese, and the chilled chicken strips. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors! (Prep time: 2 minutes)

For best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese in the dressing.
If you don't have a high-powered blender, you can finely mince the garlic and anchovies before combining with the other dressing ingredients and whisking thoroughly.
Make sure the grill is hot before adding the chicken to get those beautiful grill marks and a slightly charred flavor.
Adjust the amount of dressing to your liking; some prefer a lighter dressing while others like a more generous coating.