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grilled chicken caesar salad dressing

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Nettie
This Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad flips the classic on its head—building the entire salad right on top of juicy, cheesy grilled chicken. It’s hot, crunchy, creamy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for summer dinners or backyard BBQ nights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 623 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For The Chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless
  • 1/2 cup Caesar dressing for brushing
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

For The Salad

  • 4 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
  • 2 Tbsp lemon about 1/2 fresh lemon squeezed
  • Croutons for topping
  • Shaved parmesan cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your grill to medium heat.
  • Brush both sides of each chicken breast with Caesar dressing (you'll use about 1/2 cup total).
  • Grill chicken for about 6–7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • During the last minute of cooking, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each chicken breast. Close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
  • While the chicken is grilling, prepare the salad topping: In a bowl, combine shredded lettuce, shredded parmesan, 1/4 cup Caesar dressing, and fresh lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Remove chicken from the grill and place on a serving dish.
  • Top each chicken breast with a generous scoop of the Caesar salad mixture.
  • Finish with croutons and shaved parmesan on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

When it comes to the nutrition information provided for recipes, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s just an estimate. The actual nutritional values can vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Be mindful that any nutritional information provided is intended as a general guideline rather than exact values.
-For even more flavor, marinate the chicken in Caesar dressing for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Mozzarella adds a melty, cheesy twist that pairs well with the cool salad topping.
- Make it low-carb by skipping the croutons.
- Romaine gives a traditional Caesar crunch, but iceberg works just as well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 623kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 59gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 1108mgPotassium: 1004mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4432IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 290mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cheesy chicken caesar, chicken with caesar salad, easy summer salad, grilled chicken caesar salad, grilled chicken salad
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