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Crispy chicken caesar salad in a white bowl accompanied by a bowl homemade caesar salad dressing.

Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad

Abi Guna
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! 
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 578 kcal

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

  1. If the chicken breasts are thick, pound them to an even thickness for faster, more even cooking.
  2. For a lighter dressing, replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or use a store-bought Caesar dressing for convenience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 578kcalCarbohydrates: 31.7gProtein: 22.9gFat: 40.5gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 1069mgFiber: 2.3gSugar: 2.8gCalcium: 244mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Chicken, Main Dish, Salads
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