Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Caesar is a classic salad recipe. It makes for an easy keto meal because it can be thrown together quickly with crisp romaine, smoky grilled chicken, and creamy caesar dressing.
2
Servings
580
Calories
37.3g
Fat
57.7g
Protein
4g
Net Carb
8g
Total Carbs
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe Video
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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Ingredients
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs
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salt & pepper
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4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
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¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup Homemade Caesar Dressing
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1 lemon, cut into quarters
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Directions
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Season chicken
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
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Preheat grill
Preheat the grill to high heat. (450 to 500 degrees)
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Grill chicken
Grill chicken thighs over direct high heat for 3-5 minutes. Flip over and continue cooking on the other side for 3-4 minutes.
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Slice
Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing
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Assemble salad
To assemble the caesar salad, layer down 2 cups of romaine lettuce, ½ of the sliced chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of caesar dressing and ½ the lemon slices. Repeat for another serving.
I love grilled chicken caesar salad because it’s a meal that comes together quickly. I can meal prep the ingredients for the week and enjoy a delicious caesar salad for lunch . Traditionally, a caesar salad has crisp romaine lettuce, creamy caesar dressing, a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Adding the grilled chicken adds a smoky flavor and extra protein and fat to the dish.
Grilled chicken caesar salad is naturally keto approved because it is low in carbs and caesar dressing is higher in fat content than other dressings. For two tablespoons, 
The Caesar dressing is the most important component to a Caesar salad. 
I used chicken thighs in this recipe as chicken thighs have a higher fat content compared to chicken breast. This lends the protein to be more flavorful; especially when grilled. Grilling the chicken offers a smoky taste to the salad. I prefer cooking my chicken that I top on salads this way.
Grilling the chicken thighs over high heat gave them a delicious smoky flavor and a nice char on the outside. I appreciated how the rest time helped keep the meat juicy when sliced. The homemade Caesar dressing was creamy and tangy, which balanced well with the crisp romaine. I squeezed the grilled lemon over the top and loved the extra brightness it added. Next time I might add a bit more parmesan for extra saltiness.
I loved how this salad stayed satisfying for hours thanks to the high protein content. The smoky grilled chicken took it to another level. Nice balance of freshness and flavor.