Description
Succulent crispy chicken caesar salad delivers classic flavors with a modern crunch. Creamy dressing and golden chicken pieces create a perfect harmony that delights diners seeking a refreshing yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 chicken breast
Greens:
- 1 head large romaine lettuce
Toppings and Cheese:
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) Parmesan cheese, shaved
Instructions
- Create a zesty marinade by whisking together egg, lemon juice, minced garlic, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat chicken tenders in the marinade, ensuring complete coverage.
- Prepare a seasoned breading mixture by combining flour, bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Carefully dredge marinated chicken tenders in the seasoned breading, pressing gently to help coating adhere.
- Lightly spray the breaded chicken tenders with avocado oil to enhance crispiness.
- Preheat a skillet to medium heat (around 350°F).
- Cook chicken tenders for 5-7 minutes per side until exterior turns golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Craft a rich Caesar dressing by blending mayo, yogurt, grated garlic, black pepper, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until silky smooth.
- Roughly chop romaine lettuce and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Sprinkle crisp croutons and delicate shavings of Parmesan cheese over the lettuce.
- Drizzle the creamy Caesar dressing and gently toss to ensure even coating.
- Arrange the golden, crispy chicken tenders atop the dressed salad as a crowning glory.
Notes
- Marinate chicken tenders briefly in the egg mixture to enhance flavor absorption and ensure a more tender texture.
- Use panko bread crumbs for an extra crispy coating that provides a delightful crunch and golden-brown exterior.
- Adjust seasoning in the crust mixture to accommodate different dietary preferences, such as reducing salt or using gluten-free bread crumbs for those with dietary restrictions.
- Allow chicken tenders to rest for a few minutes after cooking to help retain moisture and prevent the crispy coating from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg