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Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad that Will Wow Your Taste Buds

This Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad is a quick, flavorful meal featuring homemade dressing and crispy chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
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 Well-washed
  • 1 cup Croutons Any type, preferably homemade
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Shaved or grated
  • 1 lb Chicken Tenders Skinless
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Plain Yogurt Full fat
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced or grated
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Or yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Or avocado oil
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to taste
For the Chicken Coating
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tsp Paprika Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • to spray Avocado Oil Spray

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • Knife
  • large bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, black pepper, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Wash romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Shake off excess water and lay flat on a drying rack or paper towels.
  3. Clean chicken tenders by trimming fat/skin. Whisk together egg, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to marinate the chicken.
  4. Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a bowl. Coat marinated chicken strips in the mixture evenly.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange coated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet, lightly spray with avocado oil. Bake for 10 minutes, flip, spray, and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  6. In a large bowl, toss dried romaine with half of the dressing. Transfer to a serving dish, layer with sliced chicken, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.
  7. Drizzle more dressing over the salad, adjusting to preferred creaminess. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure romaine is completely dry for the best salad. Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness.

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