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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.

Caesar Salad Ingredients
Caesar Salad Ingredients
Romaine Lettuce

Romaine Lettuce

Chop or tear the Romaine Lettuce to bite size pieces and wash well. Then Dry with a Salad Spinner.

Bacon Bits

Bacon Bits

Either store bought Bacon Bits or minced Bacon cooked in a pan over medium heat until crisp to your liking. Drain off the Bacon Grease and save for other recipes.

Caesar Croutons

Croutons

Pick up your favorite brand of Croutons or make some Homemade Garlic Croutons.

Parmesan Cheese

Parmesan Cheese

Either Powdered Parmesan or Freshly Grated Parmesan/Parmigiano Reggiano or both. The powdered in the Salad and the Freshly Grated for sprinkling on top.

Parmigiano Reggiano

Parmigiano Reggiano

Finely or coarsely grate over top the Caesar Salad for a nice presentation.

Caesar Dressing

Caesar Dressing

How much Caesar Dressing depends on how light or heavy you prefer.

The Kraft Caesar Salad Dressing has about 2 Cups of Dressing in Total.

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.

Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad

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.

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

Grilled Chicken Marinade

Grilled in a Double Press Grill for 8 minutes. Cooled down and diced to add to the Caesar Salad.

Or slice and place on top of the Caesar Salad for presentation.

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.

Grill Chicken Marinade

Grilled Chicken Marinade

  • 1/2 C Water
  • 1/4 C EVOO
  • 2 tsp Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp Chicken Powder & Sea Salt – each
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Liquid Smoke & Onion Powder – each
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper & Smoked Paprika – each
Chicken Caesar Salad with powdered Parmesan
Chicken Caesar Salad with powdered Parmesan

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.

JFC Chicken Tender Caesar Salad

JFC Chicken Tender Caesar Salad

Whole JFC Crispy Chicken Tender per serving.

JFC Chopped Chicken Tender Caesar Salad

JFC Chopped Chicken Tender Caesar Salad

Chopped Crispy Chicken Tender or do Popcorn Chicken.

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.  

Single Potion Caesar Salad without Chicken

Caesar Salad Portions

  • 50g-90g of Chicken Breast
  • 50g Romaine Lettuce
    • about 90g-100g without Chicken
  • 26g – 42g Caesar Dressing.
    • 2 Tbl (26g) for a Light & 3 Tbl(42g) for Heavy
  • 12g – 15g Croutons
    • or just shy of 1/4 C
  • 4g Parmesan Cheese
    • 1/2 Tbl Powdered or 1 Tbl of freshly grated
  • 4g Bacon Bits or 1/2 Tbl
  • 3/4 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Sumac
Chicken Caesar Salad

Chicken Caesar Salad

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast chopped into strips or diced and added with Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, Bacon Bits, Parmesan Cheese, tossed in ready made Caesar Salad Dressing with a splash of Lemon Juice & Sumac for a Zesty Chicken Caesar Salad.
Servings: 4 portions
Prep10 minutes
Cook 8 minutes
Rest Time5 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Marinating Bowl
  • 1 Large Salad Bowl
  • 1 Salad Spinner
  • 1 Pair of Tongs
  • 1 Grill

Ingredients

  • 1 Chicken Breast - About 1/2 lb or more, Sliced in half for two Fillets
  • 200 g Romaine Lettuce - or about 4 large leaves
  • 3/4 C Caesar Salad Dressing - About 1/2 C – 3/4 C
  • 3/4 C Garlic Croutons
  • 2 Tbl Bacon Bits
  • 2 Tbl Parmesan Cheese - Powder or 4 Tbl freshly grated, plus more on top
  • 1 Tbl Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Sumac - optional

Grilled Chicken Marinade

  • 1/2 C Water
  • 1/4 C EVOO
  • 2 tsp Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp Chicken Powder & Sea Salt - each
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Liquid Smoke & Onion Powder - each
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper & Smoked Paprika - each

Instructions

  • Combine the Grilled Chicken Marinade ingredients together and whisk well. Slice the Chicken Breast so you have two pieces and add to the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Place the Chicken on a Hot Grill and discard the marinade. Cook for about 10 minutes. Flip over half way. It should no longer be pink in the middle or an internal temp of 165 F.
    If using a double-sided Grill, your cook time will be less about 8 minutes. Let rest a few minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the Caesar Salad.
  • Chop or tear the Romaine Lettuce into bite size pieces and wash. Drain and dry really well. Set aside for now.
  • Place into the Salad Bowl; Caesar Salad Dressing, Lemon Juice, Parmesan, Sumac if adding and mix well.
  • Dice the Chicken and add to the Bowl with Romaine Lettuce, Bacon Bits & Croutons. Toss the Salad well and serve. Optionally, with more Fresh Parmesan Grated over top.
    The sliced or diced Chicken can be tossed in with the Salad or served on top or to the side.

Notes

 

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. 
 
  • 50g-90g of Chicken Breast
  • 50g Romaine Lettuce – about 90g-100g without Chicken
  • 26g – 42g Caesar Dressing. 2 Tbl (26g) for a Light & 3 Tbl(42g) for Heavy
  • 12g – 15g Croutons or just shy of 1/4 C
  • 4g Parmesan Cheese or 1/2 Tbl of Powdered, 1 Tbl for freshly grated
  • 4g Bacon Bits or 1/2 Tbl
  • 3/4 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Sumac
 
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Caesar Salad, Caesar Salad Recipe, Chicken Caesar Salad, Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Zesty Caesar Salad
Author: JAH

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