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Chicken Caesar Egg Smash

Recipe by mob on InstagramAdded 7 August 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A protein‑packed twist on the classic Caesar salad, layering creamy dressing, tender grilled chicken, and hard‑boiled eggs over crisp romaine for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.

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Method

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Water returns to a simmer around the eggs. Keep the eggs covered with water while cooking.

  2. Remove from heat, transfer eggs to an ice bath for 2 minutes, peel, and slice each egg in half.

  3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium‑high heat.

  4. Season the chicken breast with a pinch of salt and pepper, grill until internal temperature reaches 167°F (165°F), about 6‑8 minutes per side, then let rest 2 minutes and slice thinly.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken is browned and cooked through. Let it rest before slicing so the juices settle.

  5. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, 2 tbsp Caesar dressing, 1 tsp olive oil, salt, and black pepper; toss until evenly coated.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Lettuce is evenly coated. Toss gently to keep the leaves intact.

  6. Arrange the dressed lettuce on serving plates.

  7. Top the lettuce with the sliced hard‑boiled eggs and grilled chicken strips.

  8. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese and crushed croutons over the top.

  9. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Tips while you cook

Ice‑Bath Eggs
After boiling, transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 2 minutes before peeling.
Rest Chicken
Let the grilled chicken rest for 2 minutes before slicing thinly.
Dress Lettuce First
Combine romaine, Caesar dressing, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl and toss before plating.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Chicken salad, 14 ways

14 creators posted their own. Most use chicken and garlic.

  1. Panacea Palm25 min16 ingr.Only this one uses mayo, jalapeno and sweetcorn
  2. Daan van der Lecq17 min9 ingr.Only this one uses sriracha, sesame seeds and red cabbage
  3. mob25 min12 ingr.Only this one uses caesar dressing, croutons and anchovy paste
  4. Felipe Bejarano45 min19 ingr.Only this one uses mixed leafy greens, european cucumber and carrots
  5. Karim Saad10 min10 ingr.Only this one uses onion powder and cumin
  6. Katie Bien35 min21 ingr.Only this one uses pickled onions, sourdough panko breadcrumbs and coconut aminos
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