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Chicken Caesar Salad
A classic Caesar salad with crispy pan-seared chicken, homemade croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing. Better than any restaurant version and done in 20 minutes.
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
Total 25 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Make the Caesar dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves (minced or grated)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup Parmesan (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 tbsp water (to thin)
Step 2 — Cook the chicken
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
Step 3 — Assemble the salad
- 2 heads romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup croutons
- ½ cup Parmesan (shaved or grated)
- Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Make the Caesar dressing
Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire, Dijon, and Parmesan. Thin with water to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until needed.
- 2
Cook the chicken
Season chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- 3
Assemble the salad
Toss chopped romaine with enough dressing to coat. Add croutons and most of the Parmesan. Top with sliced chicken. Finish with remaining Parmesan and fresh black pepper.
Nutrition per serving: 420 cal · 40g protein · 14g carbs · 22g fat · 4g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
