Homemade Chicken Caesar Salad
This chicken Caesar salad in a mason jar is the perfect grab-and-go lunch option. Layer dressing, protein, and cheese on top of crisp romaine lettuce for a fresh, customizable salad that won't get soggy.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- salt and pepper
- 8 oz chicken breast strips
- 1 juice of lemon
- Fresh romaine
- Caesar dressing
- 2 quart Mason jars wide mouth
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and drizzle with oil.
- Season the chicken with a splash of lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a generous grind of pepper.
- Cook the chicken in the skillet until it's fully cooked, flipping it frequently until it's beautifully browned on all sides.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and allow it to cool completely.
- Begin assembling your Mason jar salads by spooning Caesar dressing into the bottom of each jar.
- Next, add the cooled chicken on top of the dressing.
- Finally, finish off each jar by layering them with fresh, crisp romaine lettuce.