Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Chicken

Elevate your summer salads with grilled romaine Caesar salad with chicken. Just remember to include the anchovies for that classic Caesar salad flavor!

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword Caesar Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad, Grilled Romaine

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 363kcal

Equipment

Cutting Board
Chef's Knife
Grill
Mixing Bowl
Kebab Skewers
Tongs

Ingredients

2 hearts of romaine sliced in half lengthwise
1/2 red onion cut crosswise into two rings, outer skin removed
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
coarse sea salt and pepper to taste
4 thick slices of sourdough bread
Olive oil

For the Dressing:

1 container plain Greek yogurt
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp Worchestershire sauce
3 anchovy fillets
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic
Juice of one lemon seeds removed
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the Dressing

Place all ingredients in a blender. Pulse to combine, then blend until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.

For the Salad

Heat the grill to medium-high heat and scrape/clean as needed. While heating, season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Slice the onion into thin rounds, leaving all layers intact for easier handling. Cut the sourdough bread slices into 1” cubes, then thread only kebab skewers for croutons.
Once the grill is heated, brush lightly with olive oil to avoid sticking. Add the chicken thighs and sliced red onions first. Cook 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip. While cooking on the first side, brush the halved heart of romaine with olive oil, then place on the grill, cut-side down, once you flip the chicken thighs.
Lightly brush the crouton-kebabs with olive oil and grill 3-4 minutes, rotating the skewers once sear marks appear.
Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove all ingredients from the grill. Build your salad by arranging the grilled romaine on a serving plate, then top with half of the grilled onions, chopped or sliced chicken, and croutons. Add dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

If you prefer a thinner consistency for your dressing, add milk or olive oil in 1 tablespoon increments until you reach your desired consistency. The dressing will thicken slightly as it chills.

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