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This quick and easy Caesar Chicken is perfect for salads, wraps, and easy healthy meal prep!
Caesar Chicken
We are big on meal prep in this house! I like to take a little extra time in the kitchen on Sunday chopping up vegetables for dinner, getting breakfast made, and putting lunch boxes together. Lately, I have been loving these Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps for lunch and this grilled chicken recipe is perfect for them!
What ingredients do you need for Caesar Chicken?
You only need a few basic ingredients to make this easy Caesar Chicken, they include:
- Chicken: breast or chicken tenderloins
- Caesar dressing
- Steak marinade: allegro, dales, or your favorite kind
Caesar Chicken Recipe
To make this chicken, you must first prepare the marinade. This marinade has just 2 ingredients, caesar dressing and steak marinade. Simply combine both ingredients and then pour it over the chicken and store covered in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 48 hours.
Second, heat a grill to high heat, approximately 400 degrees. Next, carefully place the chicken on the grill until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Specific cooking times for different cuts of chicken can be found below. To make sure that your chicken is fully cooked, I recommend using a meat thermometer.
How long should you marinate chicken?
You can marinate your chicken for up to 48 hours. However, it does not take that long to have flavorful chicken. Marinating your chicken for 30 minutes to 4 hours works great for this recipe.
How long do you grill chicken?
This recipe works great with different cuts of chicken. While it is best to use a meat thermometer to know when your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, below is a guide for grilling chicken.
- Thick chicken breast: approximately 8 minutes on each side at 400 degrees.
- Thinly sliced chicken breast: approximately 4 minutes on each side at 400 degrees
- Chicken tenderloins: approximately 3-4 minutes on each side at 400 degrees
- Chicken thighs: approximately 6-7 minutes on each side at 400 degrees
What should I serve with Caesar Chicken?
This Caesar Chicken is excellent in a wrap or on a salad. Some side dish ideas include Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, Prosciutto, and Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms or this delicious Cucumber, Avocado, and Tomato Salad.
Is Caesar Chicken good for meal prep?
Absolutely. This grilled chicken is perfect for meal prep! This chicken will stay fresh in the fridge in an airtight container for up to five days, so you can use it in your favorite wraps, salads or just enjoy fresh off the grill!
More Easy Chicken Recipes
- Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
- Easy Bacon Wrapped Chicken
- Honey Mustard Chicken Sheet Pan
Caesar Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup steak marinade
Instructions
- 1. Combine the caesar dressing and steak marinade
- 2. Place chicken in a plastic bag and pour marinade over chicken, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
- 3. Grill for 3-5 minutes on each side or until it reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
