Protein-packed bowl with grilled chicken, crisp romaine, parmesan, and homemade Caesar dressing
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Salad
07 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
08 - 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
09 - 1.5 cups croutons
→ Caesar Dressing
10 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
11 - 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
15 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season on both sides with garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
05 - In a large salad bowl, toss chopped romaine lettuce with half of the Caesar dressing.
06 - Divide dressed lettuce among 4 bowls. Top each with sliced grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, and croutons. Drizzle with additional dressing as desired.
07 - Serve immediately while chicken is warm.
