Description
Indulge in the crispy goodness of this Chicken Caesar Salad. Crispy, golden-brown chicken strips top a bed of fresh romaine lettuce, tossed in creamy Caesar dressing and garnished with Parmesan and croutons. A classic with a crunchy twist!
Ingredients
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For the Crispy Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray or 2 tablespoons oil for pan-frying
For the Salad:
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and season. Dredge in flour, egg, and panko.
- Cook the Chicken: Pan-fry for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Assemble the Salad: Toss romaine with Caesar dressing, top with chicken, croutons, Parmesan, and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use grilled chicken or air fry the breaded chicken.
- Add cherry tomatoes or avocado for extra freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Salad
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large salad
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
