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smoky grilled chicken caesar salad

smoky grilled chicken caesar salad

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip:

Serves
2
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
Calories
450
Carbs
18g
Protein
42g
Fat
24g

Flavor Profile

🔥 Smoky and savory from grilled chicken
🥗 Crisp and refreshing with romaine lettuce
🧄 Bold and garlicky from Caesar dressing
🧀 Rich and nutty with Parmesan cheese
🥖 Crunchy with toasted croutons

Ingredients

🔥 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
🥗 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
🧀 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
🥖 1/2 cup toasted croutons
🛢️ 1 tbsp olive oil
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🍋 Juice of 1/2 lemon
🥑 2 tbsp avocado mayo
🧂 1/2 tsp sea salt
🌶️ 1/4 tsp black pepper
🥄 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

01

Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic. Grill over medium-high heat 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Slice into bite-sized pieces.

02

Whisk together avocado mayo, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic for the dressing.

03

Toss romaine with dressing and Parmesan. Top with grilled chicken and croutons and serve.

🧬 Food Science

Caesar salad was invented in Tijuana, Mexico, by chef Caesar Cardini in the 1920s. Grilling meat at high temperatures enhances its flavor through the Maillard reaction, creating deeper umami notes.

Pair It

🥂 A citrusy Sauvignon Blanc or a cold lemon-infused sparkling water complements the flavors.
🍽️ Pair with roasted sweet potatoes for a hearty contrast, or serve with a simple tomato soup.