For the Croutons

• 
  fresh cracked pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 4 cups ciabatta bread (cubed)
• 
  3 tbsp olive oil
• 
  1/4 tsp salt

For the Chicken

• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 
  1 clove garlic (grated)
• 
  3 tbsp olive oil
• 
  kosher salt to taste
• fresh cracked pepper to taste

For the Salad

• 8 oz caesar dressing
• 
  ¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 head romaine lettuce (roughly chopped)

Crouton Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together {olive oil for croutons}, {dried parsley} and {garlic powder}.

3. 3

   Add {ciabatta bread cubes} to the bowl and pour the olive oil mixture around the edges of the bowl to distribute evenly. Gently toss to combine. Season with {kosher salt for croutons} and {black pepper} to taste and continue to gently toss.

4. 4

   Place into oven and bake until crisp and golden, about 12-15 minutes. Set aside to cool on pan when finished.

Chicken Preparation

1. 5

   In a small bowl, combine {olive oil for chicken}, {lemon juice}, {lemon zest}, {garlic for chicken}, {kosher salt and for chicken} and {black pepper for chicken}

2. 6

   In a gallon size bag or large bowl, combine {chicken breasts} and olive oil mixture. Marinate for at least 2 hours, turning the bag occasionally.

Cook the chicken

1. 7

   Preheat grill to medium high heat

2. 8

   Add chicken to grill, and cook on one side for 3-4 minutes then flip. Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until chicken is completely cooked through. Reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

3. 9

   Place chicken on a plate or cutting surface and let it cool for 5-10 before slicing into strips. This helps keep the moisture locked into the meat.

Assembly

1. 10

   To assemble the salad, place {romaine lettuce} in a large bowl.

2. 11

   Pour the {caesar dressing} around the sides of the bowl around the lettuce and gently toss to combine. Add the croutons and toss once more.

3. 12

   Place the lettuce on a plate and top with {grated parmesan} and sliced chicken.