Extra Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad
A warm embrace on a plate featuring crispy chicken, fresh romaine, and a creamy homemade dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240g) full fat Mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup (30g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Anchovy Fillets
- 2 tablespoons Milk (preferably whole milk)
- 1 Lemon, juice only
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 small clove of Garlic
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 Chicken Breasts (7-9oz/200-250g each)
- 1 cup (65g) Panko Breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (40g) All-purpose Flour
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, anchovy fillets, milk, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk everything together until smooth and creamy.
- Prep the Chicken: Take your chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt.
- Dredging Station: Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and the last with Panko breadcrumbs. Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip it in the beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom of your pan. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Salad Base: While the chicken is cooking, wash and chop your romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large bowl. Drizzle some dressing over the greens.
- Assemble the Dish: Once the chicken is cooked, slice it and place it on top of the dressed lettuce. Drizzle more dressing over the top and give it a gentle toss.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate your salad with the chicken on top and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan.
Notes
Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to a week. Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve for maximum crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Chicken Caesar Salad, Crispy Salad, Comfort Food