Description
Enjoy this Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad with crunchy, juicy chicken served over crisp romaine and coated in a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
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- 1 head large romaine lettuce (washed and dried)
- 1 cup croutons (any kind)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (shaved)
- ½ cup mayo
- ½ cup plain yogurt (full fat)
- 3 cloves garlic (grated or finely minced)
- ½ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 3 tbsps lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt (or more to taste)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- ⅓ cup Parmigiano Reggiano (grated)
- 2 tbsps Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 8 strip chicken tenders (remove filmy skin)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp lemon juice (for egg wash)
- 1 large garlic clove (minced)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt (for crust)
- avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Whisk mayo and plain yogurt together in a medium bowl until smooth. Add grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire Sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the grated Parmigiano Reggiano and chill.
- Preheat your oven or set up a skillet. Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels. Set up three shallow bowls with flour in bowl one, whisk egg with lemon juice, minced garlic, and black pepper in bowl two, and mix bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in bowl three.
- Dredge each tender in flour, then in the egg mix, then press into the bread crumb mix. Cook chicken in skillet for 2-3 minutes per side or bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. Let rest for 3 minutes.
- Chop romaine into bite-sized pieces and toss with a little dressing. Slice the chicken into strips and scatter over the salad, adding shaved parmesan and croutons. Drizzle with more dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure to pat the chicken dry to ensure a crispy crust. Avoid dousing the salad in dressing and skip the powdered parmesan for a better taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking or Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: salad, chicken, Caesar, easy recipes, quick meals