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Chicken Caesar Salad

Irresistible Chicken Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing

This Chicken Caesar Salad is a delightful twist on the classic, featuring crispy chicken tenders and creamy homemade dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce Fresh and crisp, wash and dry thoroughly.
  • 1 cup Croutons Use your favorite kind.
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Shaved for garnish.
For the Creamy Caesar Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Main creamy base.
  • 0.25 cup Plain Yogurt Full fat for richness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil
  • 0.5 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Grated.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
For the Chicken Tenders
  • 1 lb Chicken Tenders The heart of the salad.
  • 1 large Egg Helps the breadcrumbs stick.
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs For coating the chicken.
  • 1 tsp Paprika For seasoning.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • as needed Avocado Oil Spray To spray for crispiness.

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Shallow bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • whisk
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, plain yogurt, minced garlic, black pepper, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk an egg with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then dredge in flour and breadcrumbs. Arrange on a baking sheet.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray chicken tenders with avocado oil and bake for 10 minutes. Flip, spray again, then bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  4. In a large bowl, add washed and dried romaine lettuce. Drizzle half of the dressing and toss gently. Transfer to a serving dish, top with chicken tenders and croutons, then drizzle with more dressing and garnish with Parmesan.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant salad as a quick dinner or a special meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 15mg

Notes

To maintain crispness, store dressing separately from salad and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat chicken in the oven for best results.

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