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Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad


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  • Author: Aimee Iorio
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Crispy Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup parmigiano reggiano, grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • Light olive oil, for frying
  • Maldon or kosher salt, for finishing

For the Dressing

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1/3 cup finely grated parmigiano reggiano
  • 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Salad

  • 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • ¼ cup parmigiano reggiano, grated
  • ½ cup croutons, crushed into pieces


Instructions

  1. Crack 2 eggs into a shallow bowl and whisk until smooth.
  2. In a separate shallow bowl, combine ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs, ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup grated parmigiano reggiano, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ¾ teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Heat a thin layer of light olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Place the breaded cutlets into the hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked.
  6. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with Maldon or kosher salt.
  7. In a large salad bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce, 1 grated garlic clove, and 2 teaspoons anchovy paste until smooth.
  8. Stir in 1/3 cup grated parmigiano reggiano and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  9. Slowly whisk in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until the dressing is smooth.
  10. Add the chopped romaine lettuce and ½ cup crushed croutons to the dressing and toss to combine. Finish with ¼ cup parmigiano reggiano and lightly mix again.
  11. Serve the chicken with extra grated parmigiano reggiano and spoon the caesar salad right over the top or on the side.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop