Best 9 Marinated Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Recipes

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Marinated grilled chicken caesar salad is a summer staple, and for good reason. The combination of juicy, grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, creamy caesar dressing, buttery croutons, and salty Parmesan cheese is irresistible. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this salad has something for everyone. And with endless variations on the classic recipe, you can easily customize it to your own taste. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy this delicious and refreshing salad.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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Whenever we're invited to potlucks, I'm always asked to bring a salad because people know it's one of my specialties. This dish is especially good on summer days when it's too hot to cook on the stove. -Deb Weisberger Mullett Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 large bunch romaine, torn (12 cups)
1-1/2 cups Caesar salad croutons
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2/3 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the romaine, croutons and tomatoes; add dressing and toss to coat. Divide among six salad plates. Slice chicken; arrange on salads.

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GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 to 4 anchovy fillets, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound skin-on, boneless chicken breasts
4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices focaccia or whole-wheat Italian bread
4 romaine lettuce hearts, halved lengthwise
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Make the dressing: Chop 2 garlic cloves and puree with 1/2 cup olive oil, the anchovies and lemon juice in a blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Pound the chicken with a mallet or heavy skillet until about 1/8 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper and toss with 1 tablespoon of the Caesar dressing. Grill the chicken until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Brush the bread with olive oil on both sides and grill, turning, until toasted, about 2 minutes. Rub with the remaining garlic clove. Brush the romaine with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the dressing and grill until marked, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Chop the lettuce and transfer to a bowl. Cut the bread and chicken into bite-size pieces and add to the bowl. Toss with the remaining dressing, the parmesan, and pepper to taste. Garnish with more parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Fat 44 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 85 milligrams, Sodium 565 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 36 grams

GRILLED MARINATED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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Make this Grilled Marinated Chicken Caesar Salad that features greens, veggies and croutons. You'll love the taste of our marinated chicken Caesar salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup GREY POUPON Country Dijon Mustard
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire Sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
5 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup seasoned croutons
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Mix oil, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, sugar and pepper in small bowl. Pour 1/4 cup of the mustard mixture over chicken in nonmetal bowl; toss to coat. Cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to marinate. Refrigerate remaining mustard mixture until ready to serve.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Drain chicken; discard marinade. Grill chicken 10 to 15 min. or until cooked through, turning once. Cut into thin strips.
  • Toss chicken with lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes and croutons in large bowl. Add reserved mustard mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g

MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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Make and share this Marinated Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 bunch romaine lettuce, torn (12 cups)
1 1/2 cups caesar-flavor croutons
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2/3 cup creamy caesar salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes or until juices run clear, turning several times.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the romaine, croutons and tomatoes; add dressing and toss to coat. Divide among six salad plates.
  • Slice chicken; arrange on salads.

CREAMY CAESAR MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN



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Make and share this Creamy Caesar Marinated Grilled Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by linguinelisa

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time P10DT20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups creamy caesar salad dressing
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup mustard
2 -3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients except chicken breasts. Whisk together. Place in a large ziplock bag with the chicken breasts. Seal the bag and turn over so that the marinade covers all of the chicken pieces. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Grill the chicken until done and enjoy!

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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Depending on your appetite, this variation on a classic Caesar salad with grilled chicken makes an excellent first-course or a full-on meal. Hitting the lettuce with a little fire is an unexpectedly brilliant trick; the green leaves char and crisp and the insides become slightly tender, but you still get the satisfying crunch everyone loves about romaine. If you're a pescatarian, try it with grilled tuna, salmon or scallops.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 salt-cured anchovies, rinsed and dried
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds skinless and boneless chicken breasts
2 hard-cooked eggs
1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce
4 slices whole-grain bread, without crusts

Steps:

  • Place 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small saucepan. Add anchovies and cook on low, stirring, until they fall apart and meld with the oil. Place in a small bowl. Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and remaining olive oil.
  • Place chicken in a bowl, add 1/4 cup of the olive oil dressing, turn to coat chicken breasts, cover and set aside to marinate 2 hours, longer if refrigerated.
  • Separate egg whites and yolks. Place yolks in a small dish, add a little of the dressing, blend until smooth and mix in with the rest of the dressing. Stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Dice whites and keep them separate.
  • Light a grill. Remove any tired outer leaves from the romaine, then quarter each head vertically. Place on a large platter and drizzle cut sides with a little of the dressing. Grill romaine close to the heat source, turning clusters of leaves and any individual leaves so they wilt a little and become lightly charred. Remove. Place bread on grill and sear to toast. Remove. Place chicken on grill and cook, turning a few times and basting with the marinade until cooked through, about 15 minutes. It's best to grill chicken away from the source of heat so it does not char.
  • Coarsely shred romaine onto a large rimmed platter. Dice toasted bread and add it, along with the egg whites. Drizzle with about half the dressing. Slice the chicken about 1/2-inch thick, arrange it over the romaine and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 620, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1059 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED CAESAR CHICKEN BREASTS



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Marinated overnight in creamy Caesar dressing, this grilled Caesar chicken recipe is juicy, tender and full of flavor. It couldn't be easier. -Marcia Wallenfeldt, Kent, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine dressing, oil, mustard and garlic. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 7-8 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein.

GRILLED CHICKEN MARINADE



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Simply the best chicken marinade for any occasion. Works wonderfully on top of a salad.

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley flakes
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate. Drain and discard marinade.
  • Grill chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 482.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN BREASTS WITH WHIPPED FETA



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I'm showing you my favorite marinade and grilling technique for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, which can be a challenge, since they're often so dry and bland, but not with this method. Plus, I'm showing you how to make my new favorite thing to eat, which is whipped feta. Serve with grilled red onion and red bell pepper if you like, and garnish with Greek olives.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     BBQ & Grilled Chicken Breasts

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup olive oil
1 drizzle olive oil, or as needed
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
8 ounces feta cheese
1 teaspoon finely crushed garlic, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
  • Combine red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add chicken and toss until thoroughly and evenly coated. Pour in ¼ cup olive oil and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 12 hours, but 2 to 3 hours is ideal.
  • Place Greek yogurt in another bowl and crumble in feta cheese. Add garlic, mint, and lemon zest and whip with an electric hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Taste and adjust as needed. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are white and very hot.
  • Grill chicken over the hot coals for about 4 minutes per side; continue to flip and grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each piece reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from the grill and let rest for about 5 minutes.
  • Spread whipped feta onto a serving platter or plate and place chicken over top. Sprinkle with fresh Italian parsley and mint and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 193.5 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 63.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 1775 mg

Tips:

  • For a flavorful marinade, use a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and spices.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate.
  • Grill the chicken over medium heat to prevent it from drying out.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the chicken in a grill pan or skillet.
  • To make the Caesar dressing, use a high-quality mayonnaise and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Add some Dijon mustard and anchovy paste to the dressing for extra flavor.
  • Use a variety of lettuces and greens in the salad for added texture and flavor.
  • Top the salad with croutons, Parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Conclusion:

This marinated grilled chicken Caesar salad is a delicious and refreshing meal that is perfect for summer. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, the dressing is creamy and tangy, and the salad is crisp and refreshing. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.

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