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BBQ Chicken Caesar Salad

BBQ Chicken Caesar Salad

The ultimate summer dish! This BBQ Chicken Caesar Salad is both satisfying and refreshing, featuring grilled chicken, crisp romaine, and a creamy dressing. A perfect easy weeknight dinner that your family will love!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 pieces chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup brown or demerera sugar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 pieces lemon (Juice from)
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1/2 pieces lemon (Juice from)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • to taste Salt & pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 slices bread
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • Your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 1 head romaine lettuce (torn)
  • 1 pieces avocado
  • Parmesan cheese (shaved, to taste)

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Skillet
  • Peeler
  • Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Butterfly the chicken breasts and cut them in half so you have thinner cutlets.
  2. Add the marinade ingredients in a large ZipLoc bag. Marinate chicken (in the fridge) for 30 minutes or up to two hours.
  3. Make the dressing by combining dressing ingredients (I just mix them using a spoon). Refrigerate until needed.
  4. Make the croutons by slicing the bread into desired size crouton bits then frying on medium heat with the butter and garlic for about five minutes or until they're golden.
  5. To cook the chicken, oil the grate and pre-heat the grill (we used a BBQ) to high, then turn it down to medium-high heat.
  6. Meanwhile, tear the lettuce into bite-size pieces, slice the avocado, and shave the Parmesan cheese (I just used my potato peeler!).
  7. Place chicken on the grill, brush the top with BBQ sauce, turn after about four minutes, brush the other side with BBQ sauce, and cook another four minutes or until it's cooked through.
  8. Assemble salad by tossing the lettuce, croutons, avocado, and cheese with the dressing. Slice the chicken once it's cooked and place it on top.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Serves 4 as an entree-sized salad.
  • Tip 2: Serves 6+ as an appetizer/side.