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Grilled Chicken Caesar Bowl

Crisp romaine, sliced grilled chicken, parmesan shavings, sourdough croutons, and a lighter Caesar dressing.

Grilled chicken Caesar salad bowl with parmesan and croutons
Servings
2
Total time
22 min
Protein
44g
Carbs
22g
Fats
22g
Kcal
480

Ingredients

  • •12 oz chicken breast
  • •2 large romaine hearts, chopped
  • •1/3 cup shaved parmesan
  • •1 cup sourdough croutons
  • •Lighter Caesar: 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon, 1 anchovy fillet (or 1 tsp anchovy paste), 1 garlic clove
  • •Salt, black pepper

Method

  1. 1Season chicken with salt and pepper, grill 5–6 min per side until 165°F. Rest, slice.
  2. 2Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. 3Toss romaine with dressing, top with chicken, parmesan, and croutons.

Cooking notes

  • ✳Pound chicken to even thickness before grilling so it cooks evenly.
  • ✳Toast day-old sourdough cubes in olive oil for the best croutons.
  • ✳The anchovy dissolves invisibly into the dressing — trust the process.

Ingredient substitutions

Swap freely — the macro profile stays close as long as you match protein and portion size.

  • Instead of
    Chicken breast
    Try
    • →Grilled shrimp
    • →Salmon
    • →Chickpeas (vegetarian)
  • Instead of
    Anchovy
    Try
    • →Worcestershire sauce (1 tsp)
    • →Capers
    • →Skip for pescatarian-averse
  • Instead of
    Parmesan
    Try
    • →Pecorino romano
    • →Nutritional yeast (dairy-free)
    • →Grana padano

Why this meal

  • Restaurant flavor with a fraction of the calories
  • High protein and low carb makes it lean-friendly
  • Anchovy adds glutamate and omega-3s naturally

Sources

Nutrition information is provided for general educational purposes and is not individualized medical or dietary advice. Estimated calories, macros and nutrient values may vary according to ingredients, brands, preparation methods and serving size. Talk to a qualified clinician before changing your diet if you have a medical condition.

  1. 1FoodData Central — reference nutrient composition for foods and ingredientsU.S. Department of Agriculture
  2. 2Morton et al. (2018) — Protein supplementation and resistance-training gains, meta-analysisBritish Journal of Sports Medicine
  3. 3Thomas, Erdman & Burke (2016) — Nutrition and Athletic Performance, joint position statementACSM / Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics / Dietitians of Canada
  4. 4Omega-3 Fatty Acids — Fact Sheet for Health ProfessionalsNIH Office of Dietary Supplements