Grill the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill on medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice. 🍗🔥
Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a pot of boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. Cool in ice water, peel, and slice. 🥚
Assemble the Salad Base: In a large bowl or platter, spread the chopped romaine lettuce as the base. 🥬
Add Toppings: Arrange the grilled chicken slices, boiled egg slices, cherry tomatoes, and red onion over the lettuce. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits on top. 🍅🧀🥓
Drizzle the Dressing: Pour the ranch dressing evenly over the salad, or serve it on the side for dipping. 🥛
Serve: Toss lightly if desired, or keep the toppings arranged for a beautiful presentation. Serve fresh and enjoy this protein-packed salad! 🍽️
