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Chicken Caesar Salad

Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad: A Homemade Twist You'll Love

Enjoy a hearty yet refreshing Chicken Caesar Salad with crispy chicken and homemade dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce chopped
  • 2 cups Croutons
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
  • 8 strips Chicken Tenders baked
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Plain Yogurt full fat
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce optional
For the Coating
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs panko preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • shallow bowl
  • Parchment-lined Baking Sheet
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, plain yogurt, minced garlic, black pepper, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, grated Parmesan, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and creamy.
  2. Consider storing the dressing in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Chicken Preparation
  1. Clean your chicken tenders under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, marinate the chicken by whisking together a large egg, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Coat each chicken tender with this mixture for maximum flavor.
Coating the Chicken
  1. In a separate shallow bowl, combine flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  2. Dip each marinated chicken tender into the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
  3. Shake off any excess flour before baking.
Baking the Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the coated chicken tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.
  3. Lightly spray the chicken with avocado oil and bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Flip each tender, spray again, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a large mixing bowl, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with half of the prepared dressing.
  2. Layer the dressed lettuce on a serving plate, top with crispy chicken tenders, croutons, and drizzle any remaining dressing on top.
Serving
  1. Finish off by adding freshly shaved Parmesan cheese on top.
  2. Serve immediately while fresh and warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allowing the dressing to sit enhances its flavor. Store salad and dressing separately to maintain freshness.

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