Here’s an unbelievably satisfying salad platter you have to try. It’s my Grilled Romaine Salad with Everything Bagel Chicken Breast. Make it for a crowd and serve it as a dinner size salad. I’m breaking down every single step so you can make it perfectly. Let’s whip it up.
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Why this grilled romaine salad is particularly amazing…
- It’s so easy and tastes delicious to grill romaine.
- Grill lettuce outside on a BBQ grill or inside using a grill pan.
- Everything bagel chicken is easy to pan grill or cook in a cast iron pan / nonstick skillet.
- Comes with a simple pesto vinaigrette that everyone loves.
- Make it a grilled romaine caesar salad by swapping out the pesto vinaigrette.
- New to grilling romaine lettuce? This recipe includes a video for beginners (scroll to bottom of page).
Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this dish.
Croutons
- Sourdough bread, diced 1”
- Olive oil
- Seasonings: salt, garlic salt, Italian seasonings
Chicken breast with everything bagel seasoning
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
Grilled romaine lettuce
- Romaine lettuce (about 1-2 lettuce halves per person)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Simple pesto dressing + final salad preparation
- Pesto (premade or homemade)
- Marinated red pepper, diced
- Vinegar, champagne or white wine
- Carrot
- Parmesan cheese
- A squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
How to make grilled romaine chicken salad
Let’s walk through it…
How to make croutons in the oven
Mix all crouton ingredients together in a large bowl. Transfer to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F until toasted, about 10 minutes.
How to make chicken breast with everything bagel seasoning
1. Prep chicken breast.
Butterfly the chicken breasts to make them about 1-2” thick. This means, spread them out on a cutting board, and slice them in half to make them about half as thick. Season chicken with everything bagel seasoning blend.
2. Sear and simmer chicken breast in the pan.
Turn a large pan on the stove to medium high heat. Add olive oil. When oil is hot, add everything bagel seasoned chicken breast.
Sear for 3-5 minutes on each side, until they are lightly browned.
Add chicken broth, and add a lid. Simmer for ~5-10 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F as measured by an internal temperature read thermometer.
3. Add liquid as needed.
The liquid in the pan should reduce during this time, but if the liquid is completely gone and the chicken isn’t cooked through yet, add a little more water (2-3 tbsp at a time), until the chicken is cooked.
4. Rest and slice.
Once done, turn off the burner and let chicken rest in the pan about 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices stay in the chicken.
How to grill romaine lettuce
- Slice romaine heads of lettuce in half, lengthwise so it stays intact but becomes two pieces. Secure halves together with toothpicks if needed. Brush cut sides with olive oil. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
- Heat a grill pan or BBQ grill to medium high. Once hot, add lettuce, seasoned side down. Move the angle of romaine lettuce halfway though, if desired, to create perpendicular grill marks. This will take about 10 minutes. My preference is to only grill the sliced side, but you can grill romaine lettuce on both sides if desired.
How to make the pesto dressing for grilled romaine
- Whisk together ingredients for salad dressing (pesto, diced marinated red pepper, vinegar).
- Assemble salad with lettuce, sliced chicken, carrot ribbons, croutons, dressing, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
Love grilling? Check out this recipe for grilled chicken wings and smoked tri tip.
FAQs
Romaine hearts are the center of the lettuce, the pieces that are yellow. The texture and crispness of both parts of a head of romaine are perfect for caesar salads and this chicken salad recipe. I use both the inside hearts of romaine and the outside green romaine leaves for this recipe.
Yes, this grilled romaine salad recipe can be made with chicken tenders / fingers or baked chicken thighs. Always check the chicken has reached a safe temperature and isn’t pink inside. You can also make this salad with shredded crock pot whole chicken. And it’s so perfect with leftover smoked chicken).
You can use any brand you happen to have in your cupboard. If you’re going shopping, my favorite is Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel seasoning.
Everything bagel seasoning contains sea salt, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic and dried onions. If you’d like to make your own version from scratch, buy the ingredients in bulk and mix them up.
This romaine chicken salad recipe makes a perfect stand alone meal— but if you’d like some extras, consider serving it with chilled zucchini soup and homemade focaccia bread.
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Hey home chefs, hope that answers all your questions about making grilled romaine lettuce and that spectacular chicken breast with everything bagel seasoning.
Obsessed with TJ’s, too? Try this everything bagel seasoning focaccia bread and see my list of Trader Joe’s must haves.
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Video
Ingredients
Croutons
- 2 slices sourdough bread diced 1”
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp garlic salt
- ¼ tsp Italian seasonings dried
Chicken breast with everything bagel seasoning
- 2 lb chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
Grilled romaine lettuce
- 2 heads romaine lettuce
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
Simple pesto dressing + final salad preparation
- 2 tbsp pesto premade or homemade
- 2 tbsp marinated red pepper diced
- 1 tbsp vinegar champagne or white wine
- 1 medium carrot sliced to ribbons with a peeler
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
Instructions
How to make croutons in the oven
- Mix all crouton ingredients together in a large bowl. Spread onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake in the oven at 400°F for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and toasted. Set aside.
How to make chicken breast with everything bagel seasoning
- Prep chicken breast. Butterfly the chicken breasts to make them about 1-2” thick. This means, spread them out on a cutting board, and slice them in half to make them about half as thick. Season chicken with everything bagel seasoning blend.
- Sear and simmer chicken breast in the pan. Turn a large pan on the stove to to medium high heat. Add olive oil. When oil is hot, add everything bagel seasoned chicken breast. Sear for 3-5 minutes on each side, until they are lightly browned. Add chicken broth, and add a lid. Simmer for ~5-10 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F as measured by an internal temperature read thermometer.
- Add liquid (a little more water / broth) as needed. The liquid in the pan should reduce during this time, but if the liquid is completely gone and the chicken isn’t cooked through yet, add a little more water (2-3 tbsp at a time), until the chicken is cooked.
- Rest and slice. Once done, turn off the burner and let chicken rest in the pan about 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices stay in the chicken.
How to grill romaine lettuce
- Slice romaine heads of lettuce in half, lengthwise so it stays intact but becomes two pieces. Secure halves together with toothpicks if needed. Brush cut sides with olive oil. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
- Heat a grill pan or BBQ grill to medium high. Once hot, add lettuce, seasoned side down. Move the angle of romaine lettuce halfway though, if desired, to create perpendicular grill marks. This will take about 10 minutes. My preference is to only grill the sliced side, but you can grill romaine lettuce on both sides if desired.
How to make the pesto dressing for grilled romaine
- Whisk together ingredients for salad dressing (pesto, diced marinated red pepper, vinegar).
- Assemble salad with lettuce, sliced chicken, carrot ribbons, croutons, dressing, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
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