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Overhead shot of a delicious grilled chicken caesar salad recipe on a white oval platter, featuring crisp romaine, golden croutons, and Parmesan shavings.

Delicious Chicken Caesar Salad: The Ultimate Homemade Recipe

This ultimate homemade recipe brings together crisp romaine, perfectly marinated and roasted chicken breast, crunchy croutons, and a rich, creamy Caesar dressing for a truly satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 16 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1-2 heads romaine lettuce
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp fresh rosemary minced
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless and skinless
  • croutons 1 recipe
  • 1 clove garlic roughly chopped
  • 5 filets anchovies
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Oven-safe skillet or grill pan
  • Oven
  • Large salad bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper; whisk and add chicken to marinate. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Sear chicken breasts in a hot oven-safe skillet until browned (3-4 minutes per side), then roast in the oven for 15-18 minutes until 160°F. Remove, cover, and let rest to reach 165°F.
  3. In a large or small bowl, pound or mince garlic and anchovies into a paste. Whisk in Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  4. Add romaine leaves to the dressing and toss to coat. Slice the cooked chicken and add it to the salad along with the croutons, then serve immediately.

Notes

For the best flavor, allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Ensure the chicken is fully cooked and rests properly for juicy results. Serve the salad immediately after tossing to prevent the romaine from wilting.