Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad With Corn + Sourdough Panko

Recipe By: @itskatiebien

🥗 Fun Fact: The grilled corn does more than add sweetness. It softens the Caesar’s sharp, savory edges and makes the whole bowl feel built for summer.

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Ingredients

For the salad
  1. Chopped romaine, as needed

  2. Grilled sweet corn, as needed

  3. Marinated grilled chicken, sliced into bite-size pieces

  4. Fresh pickled onions, as needed

  5. Crispy toasted sourdough panko, as needed

  6. Homemade Caesar dressing, to taste

  7. Grated Parmesan, for finishing

For the chicken marinade
  1. 3/4 cup olive oil

  2. 1/4 cup coconut aminos

  3. 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  4. 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

  5. Juice of 2 lemons

  6. 1/2 tbsp black pepper

  7. 2 tsp fresh parsley, minced

  8. 3 tbsp yellow mustard

  9. 1–2 tsp garlic, minced

  10. 1 tbsp honey

  11. Chicken, quantity not specified in the Reel

For the Caesar dressing
  1. 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  2. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

  3. Juice of 1 lemon

  4. 3 garlic cloves, finely grated

  5. 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  6. 1 tsp cracked black pepper

  7. 1 dash Worcestershire sauce

  8. A few tbsp olive oil

  9. Small pinch of salt, to taste

For the sourdough panko
  1. Sourdough panko, quantity not specified

  2. Avocado oil, as needed

  3. Pinch of salt

Step By Step

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken
  1. Whisk together the olive oil, coconut aminos, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, black pepper, parsley, yellow mustard, garlic, and honey. Add the chicken and marinate overnight.

2️⃣ Grill Until Juicy
  1. Grill the marinated chicken over medium heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Let it rest before chopping it into bite-size pieces.

3️⃣ Toast the Sourdough Panko
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss the sourdough panko with a little avocado oil and a pinch of salt. Spread it on a baking sheet and bake for about 3 minutes, watching closely, until golden and crisp.

4️⃣ Whisk the Dressing
  1. Combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, grated garlic, Dijon mustard, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, and salt. Whisk until smooth, then taste and adjust the seasoning.

5️⃣ Build the Salad
  1. Add the chopped romaine, grilled sweet corn, sliced chicken, and pickled onions to a large bowl.

6️⃣ Dress + Toss
  1. Add enough Caesar dressing to coat the salad and toss thoroughly.

7️⃣ Finish With Crunch
  1. Top with the toasted sourdough panko and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately while the crumbs are still crisp.

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