Description

Chicken Caesar Lettuce Cups transform the classic salad into light, handheld bites by pairing grilled chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and crisp lettuce leaves. This easy recipe is perfect for lunches, parties, or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

8 romaine lettuce leaves

1/2 cup Caesar dressing

1/4 cup shaved Parmesan

1/2 cup croutons, crushed

black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Season chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and let rest for 15 minutes

2. Preheat grill to medium heat and grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through

3. Let chicken rest, then slice or dice into bite sized pieces

4. If making homemade dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper

5. Arrange chilled lettuce leaves on a platter

6. Fill each leaf with chicken, drizzle with Caesar dressing, and top with Parmesan and crushed croutons

7. Finish with a crack of black pepper or a squeeze of lemon juice and serve immediately

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: lunch
Method: grilling
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 lettuce cup
Calories: 200
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 400
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 1
Protein: 15
Cholesterol: 55

Keywords: chicken caesar lettuce cups, caesar salad, handheld appetizer, low carb, summer recipes, party appetizers, healthy lunch