Name: Chicken Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to an even ¾-inch thickness); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 clove garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup plain Greek yogurt; ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for the dressing); 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoon anchovy paste; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 clove garlic clove (grated); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1–2 tablespoon water (to thin); 3 romaine hearts (chopped, about 10 cups); 1 ½ cup croutons (homemade or store-bought); ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese (for topping)

Instructions

Marinate the chicken
Marinate the chicken:
In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Add 1½ pounds pounded chicken breasts and turn to coat while the grill heats.
Grill
Grill:
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until it reaches 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
Make the dressing
Make the dressing:
Whisk ½ cup Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup Parmesan, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons anchovy paste, 1 teaspoon Dijon, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire, 1 grated garlic clove, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Thin with 1 to 2 tablespoons water until pourable.
Toss and serve
Toss and serve:
Toss the chopped romaine with most of the dressing. Divide among 4 plates and top with the sliced chicken, 1½ cups croutons, and ¼ cup shaved Parmesan. Drizzle the chicken Caesar salad with the remaining dressing.

Tips

Pounding the chicken to an even thickness helps it cook quickly without drying out. For a shortcut, use 3 cups sliced rotisserie chicken. If you prefer the classic rich dressing and homemade garlic croutons, use the dressing from our Caesar Salad recipe.