This Caesar salad with grilled chicken is a fresh, flavourful, and satisfying meal that combines crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy grilled chicken breast, crunchy croutons, Parmesan cheese, and a rich homemade Caesar dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this classic chicken Caesar salad is easy to prepare and makes a delicious main course.
The homemade Caesar dressing is made with egg yolks, anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and Parmesan cheese for an authentic and creamy flavor. If you prefer, you can also use mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce as a simpler alternative.
Ingredients
1 chicken breast
1 Romaine lettuce or 2 mini Romaine lettuces
1 small baguette
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Dried basil, oregano, and thyme for the croutons
Ingredients for Homemade Caesar Dressing
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
5 anchovy fillets
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup rapeseed oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
White wine or warm water if needed
Instructions
How to Make Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Brush the chicken breast with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
Set the chicken aside while preparing the dressing and croutons.
Cut the baguette into small pieces and drizzle with olive oil.
Sprinkle the bread with dried basil, oregano, and thyme.
How to Make Homemade Caesar Dressing
Wash the eggs thoroughly and pour boiling water over them.
Separate the egg yolks and place them in a bowl.
Add the Dijon mustard and lemon juice, then whisk until combined.
Slowly pour in the rapeseed oil while whisking constantly until the dressing becomes smooth and creamy.
Finely chop the anchovy fillets and garlic, then stir them into the dressing.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and mix well.
If the dressing is too thick, thin it with a little white wine or warm water.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
How to Grill Chicken for Caesar Salad
Preheat the grill to 200°C and lightly oil the grate.
Reduce the burners to medium-low heat.
Grill the chicken breast for 12 to 15 minutes, turning several times during cooking.
Place the seasoned baguette pieces on the top shelf of the grill to make croutons while the chicken cooks.
Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of at least 75°C.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
How to Assemble Caesar Salad
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce leaves.
Tear or chop the larger leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Place the lettuce in a bowl and toss with some of the Caesar dressing.
Transfer the lettuce to a serving plate or bowl.
Top with sliced grilled chicken and homemade croutons.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
