This Caesar salad with blackened chicken combines the classic Caesar salad with juicy, blackened chicken breast, which is seasoned to perfection. This salad recipe is perfect for an easy dinner or lunch.
Chop or tear the romaine lettuce. Discard the core. Add chopped lettuce to a salad spinner and fill it with cold water. Rinse and spin to dry.
Cut the chicken breast into tenderloins or strips. Rub the meat generously with blackened seasoning.
Preheat the nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add oil (if using). Place the chicken breast in a hot pan and cook it for about 4-5 minutes on each side over medium-high heat until fully cooked.
In a small bowl, add 2 Tablespoons of Caesar dressing and chopped anchovies. Stir to combine.
In a large dinner or salad bowl, add chopped romaine, blackened chicken and drizzle the salad with the dressing.
Garnish with croutons, shaved Parmesan and black pepper. Hope your enjoy this delicious Caesar salad with blackened chicken.
Blackening spice mix
In a small bowl, add 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix to combine. Rub generously on meat before cooking.
Notes
You can use a store-bought blackened seasoning or making your own is super easy and tastes better.
I like to add chipped anchovies to any store-bough Caesar dressing for better taste.
You can also use any other cooked chicken to make the salad.