Description
Indulge in this delicious Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad that combines crunchy, golden-brown chicken with a classic Caesar salad, creating a satisfying and flavorsome meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the Salad:
- 1 large head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup croutons
- Extra Parmesan shavings for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the chicken: Pound the chicken breasts and season. Dredge in flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Sear in a skillet, then bake in the oven.
- Assemble the salad: Toss romaine with dressing. Top with sliced chicken, croutons, and Parmesan.
- Serve: Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crunch, air fry the breaded chicken at 375°F for 12 to 14 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Use light Caesar dressing for a lower-calorie option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
