Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast and Caesar Salad with Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, Bacon Bits, Parmesan Cheese, tossed in ready made Caesar Salad Dressing with some Lemon Juice & Sumac for a Zesty Chicken Caesar Salad.

This recipe uses store bought Bacon Bits, Croutons and Caesar Salad Dressing with Parmesan or Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese for a Quick & Easy Caesar Salad.

Caesar Salad Ingredients

The ingredients for a Caesar Salad consist of Romaine Lettuce, Bacon Bits, Croutons, Caesar Dressing and Parmesan Cheese.

The Original Caesar Salad Dressing, which a lot of people state is far superior to any bottled Caesar Dressing, is something I have messed around with a few times trying to see for myself. But I haven’t really solidified on anything as of yet.

Some will use Mayonnaise as the base (or Mayo with Sour Cream, Milk, Buttermilk, or Yogurt) and add to this the Worcestershire & Dijon Mustard combination with Black Pepper, Garlic, Lemon or Lime Juice, Parmesan Cheese and Anchovies or Anchovy Paste. Although some state that Anchovies do not belong in a Caesar Salad. Stating that Worcestershire sauce was used in the Original Caesar Salad and contains sufficient Anchovies. Although the Aviator Salad which was later named the Caesar Salad did have Anchovies added. Also, it is more likely that Limes were used instead of Lemons.

Either way, a Good Caesar Dressing is what brings it all together and for a No Fuss Caesar Salad, bottled Caesar Dressing will do the trick.

Things to add to Caesar salad

This recipe adds in the addition of Lemon Juice & Sumac for a Zesty Caesar Salad.

Add in other Vegetables such as Iceberg Lettuce, Carrots, Cucumbers, Radishes, Daikon, Capers, Olives, Peppers, Tomatoes, Green Onions for a Vegetable Caesar Salad. Optionally, add a soft-hard Boiled Egg or a bit of Anchovy paste to bring those flavors out a bit more.

Sprinkle Maritime Bagel Seasoning or Za’atar Spice over top for a Caesar Salad Seasoning.

Grilled Chicken

Use one Chicken Breast or more sliced in half to create two Chicken Fillets or about 50g-90g per person, depending on how much Chicken you want. Marinate the Chicken Breast for at least 1 hour.

Grilled Chicken Marinade

This is the same marinade used for the McDonald’s Style Grilled Chicken Burger and is really good in a Caesar Salad. Just toss all the ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Add the Chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.

The Chicken can also be Seared or Baked until done. Rested to cool down and diced or sliced. You can also dice the Chicken Breast to be marinated and then scoop them out of the marinade to cook in a pan over medium heat until done. Optionally, skewer for Chicken Kebabs that can be added to the Caesar Salad.

Chicken Caesar Salad Ideas

Rotisserie Chicken

Season Chicken Thighs with Rotisserie Seasoning and bake. Strip the meat off the bone to include or Chicken Breast seasoned with Rotisserie Seasoning and Grilled. Leftover Rotisserie Chicken can be used too.

Crispy Chicken

Use the JFC Breading for Chicken Breast Fillets, Chicken Tenders or Popcorn Chicken and Deep Fry. Let it cool down and slice the Chicken Breast to place on top of the Caesar Salad.

Chicken Kebab Caesar Salad

Dice up Chicken Breast and Marinate in the Grilled Chicken Marinade. Skewer and cook. Let it cool down and top the Caesar Salad.

Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

For a Chicken Caesar Wrap, use a bit more Chicken and place the Chicken Caesar Salad in Pita Bread or Steam the Pita Bread and open it up to create a pocket and stuff with the Chicken Caesar Salad. You can also just make the Caesar Salad and stuff it into the Pita Bread and then add in your seasoned and cooked Chicken separately.

A 10–12 inch Tortilla Wraps works too. Just place the Chicken Caesar Salad in and wrap like a Burrito.

Caesar Salad to Go

Use Tupperware or pick up some plastic containers at your local Cash & Carry made for Salads. Along with some dipping containers to hold the Dressing with Lemon Juice & Sumac. Bacon Bits, Parmesan Cheese & Croutons can go into a Ziploc bag. All placed into the container with Romaine Lettuce in a neat package, just the same as the Deli Markets. It makes for a great Lunch.

Caesar Salad Portions

Use the below guideline for a scalable Caesar Salad. Adding more or less based on preference. The below portions will make 1 main course or 2 lunches/side dishes.