Crispy Chicken Caesar
This crispy chicken Caesar salad combines crunchy golden chicken cutlets, creamy Caesar dressing, crisp romaine, and Parmesan for a hearty, flavor-packed twist on the classic Caesar. Perfect as a full meal or show-stopping side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- 1 cup croutons
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes.
- Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in one bowl. Place beaten egg in another.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat again in flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Chop romaine and toss lightly with Caesar dressing. Add croutons and toss again.
- Slice chicken and place on top of salad. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh romaine for the best crunch and flavor.
- Double-coat chicken for extra crispiness.
- Assemble salad just before serving to keep everything crisp.
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