Description
Indulge in a delicious Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad that combines classic flavors with a satisfying crunch. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, served over crisp romaine lettuce with creamy Caesar dressing and savory Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter (for drizzling)
For the Salad:
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan
- 1/2 cup croutons
- lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. Set up three shallow bowls for dredging: flour in one, beaten egg in another, and a mixture of panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the third. Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko mixture. Place on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil or butter, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Assemble Salad: Rest chicken, then slice into strips. In a large bowl, toss romaine with Caesar dressing. Top with crispy chicken, shaved Parmesan, croutons, and lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use an air fryer at 400°F for 12–15 minutes.
- You can also use pre-cooked crispy chicken or chicken tenders for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
