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Chicken Caesar Salad

Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad You'll Love for Dinner Night

A delightful Chicken Caesar Salad featuring crispy chicken tenders and homemade dressing, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 530

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce washed and dried
  • 2 cups Croutons your favorite type
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved or grated
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders boneless chicken breasts can be used
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayo Greek yogurt for lighter alternative
  • 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt (full fat) or coconut yogurt for dairy-free
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce use vegan version if needed
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano for added flavor
For the Chicken Coating
  • 1 large Egg or Ener-G egg replacer for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Flour gluten-free flour as substitute
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs panko breadcrumbs are crunchy
  • Spray Avocado Oil Spray or any oil spray

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Shallow dishes
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayo, plain yogurt, minced garlic, black pepper, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Refrigerate the dressing to meld flavors.
  2. Clean and trim the chicken tenders. Marinate in a whisked egg, minced garlic, black pepper, and lemon juice for about 10 minutes.
  3. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, another with the egg-marinade chicken, and a third with seasoned breadcrumbs. Dredge chicken in flour, dip into egg mixture, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the coated chicken on a lined baking sheet for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden-brown and cooked through.
  5. Chop the romaine lettuce and drizzle half of the dressing over it in a bowl. Toss gently until well-coated. Once chicken cools, slice and layer on top of the salad.
  6. Sprinkle croutons and any remaining dressing over the salad. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese. Mix gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep the lettuce well to avoid a watery salad. Adjust seasoning and add extras like avocado for taste.

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