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Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad

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This Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad is a flavorful upgrade to the classic. Topped with golden, pan-fried chicken cutlets and tossed with creamy, homemade Caesar dressing, this salad is a satisfying, high-protein meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Healthier, with the option of Greek yogurt in the dressing, it’s a light yet indulgent dish you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredients

For the Caesar Dressing:

1 cup avocado oil (or neutral oil or Greek yogurt)

1 egg yolk (omit if using yogurt)

1 garlic clove, peeled

2 anchovies, packed in oil

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Juice of ½ lemon

2 tsp red wine vinegar

½ tsp Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp black pepper

⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Salad:

5–6 cups romaine lettuce (or kale)

For the Crispy Chicken Cutlets:

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast

Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

1 egg, beaten

¾ cup panko breadcrumbs

1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup flour

2 tbsp olive oil (for pan frying)

Instructions

  • Make the Dressing:
    Blend all dressing ingredients (except Parmesan) until smooth. Stir in Parmesan, adjust seasoning, and refrigerate.

  • Prep the Chicken:
    Slice chicken breast lengthwise into thin cutlets. Pound evenly and season with salt and pepper.

  • Bread the Chicken:
    Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten egg, one with panko + Parmesan. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.

  • Cook the Chicken:
    Heat olive oil over medium heat. Pan-fry chicken cutlets ~3 mins per side, until golden and cooked through.

  • Assemble the Salad:
    Toss lettuce with Caesar dressing. Slice chicken and place on top. Sprinkle with more Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Health Tip: Swap oil-based dressing for Greek yogurt for a lighter option.

  • Storage: Store components separately; dressing lasts 5 days refrigerated.

  • Reheating Tip: Reheat chicken in a skillet for max crispness — skip the microwave.

  • Substitutions: Anchovies can be swapped with capers or miso paste for umami.

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