Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad
Enjoy this Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad, a perfect mix of golden, crunchy chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and a rich homemade Caesar dressing. This easy and satisfying salad recipe is great for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a restaurant-quality dish you can make at home!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Large Skillet
- Measuring spoons and cups
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken
- 1.5 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
For the Caesar Salad
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup croutons
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts horizontally. If needed, pound them to an even thickness.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Set aside.
- In the first bowl, add all-purpose flour.
- In the second bowl, beat the egg and water.
- In the third bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
- Dredge the chicken in flour first, then dip it in the beaten egg, and finally coat it with the panko-parmesan mixture.
- Shake off any excess coating.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and fry until golden brown and crispy about 3-4 minutes per side. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile prepare the caesar dressing; Whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and parmesan.Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set it aside.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan, and Caesar dressing.
- Top with crispy sliced chicken and toss gently.
- Sprinkle with fresh black pepper, grated parmesan cheese, and serve immediately!
Notes
- If the chicken breasts are thick, pound them to an even thickness for faster, more even cooking.
- For a lighter dressing, replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or use a store-bought Caesar dressing for convenience.
