Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Chicken
From run-of-the-mill to right-off-the-grill, this smoky spin on the classic chicken Caesar salad is fun and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 romaine hearts
- 1 large chicken breast
- ¾ to 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Sprinkling of toasted pecans or walnuts, optional*
Instructions
- Slice the romaine hearts lengthwise, retaining the root which will hold the leaves together while grilling. Liberally mist both sides with olive oil spray (alternatively, you can brush on the olive oil) and sprinkle on half the salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Butterfly the chicken breast to create two medium-thin cutlets. Mist both sides with olive oil spray and sprinkle on the remaining salt and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken and romaine hearts on the grill (medium to medium-high heat) for about 3 minutes per side, watching carefully to ensure the lettuce doesn’t burn (use tongs carefully to flip so the leaves stay intact). The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temp of 165. Transfer the chicken to a plate and slice into bite-size pieces.
- To assemble, lay the lettuce on a plate and top with sliced chicken, parm cheese and a sprinkling of optional toasted walnuts or pecans. Drizzle on your favorite Caesar dressing or prepare my light version here, and dig in!
Notes
Nutrition provided without dressing. If using my homemade version, add 20 calories per tablespoon. Add 50 calories per Tablespoon of toasted nuts.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 220Carbohydrates: 2gProtein: 38gTotal Fat: 6g— Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g— Saturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 660mgPotassium: 485mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 0g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.