Description
Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad is a delightful combination of juicy, breaded chicken tenders served atop a bed of fresh romaine lettuce, croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese, all drizzled with a rich homemade Caesar dressing. This salad is quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. The blend of flavors and textures—from the crispiness of the chicken to the creaminess of the dressing—creates an irresistible dish that satisfies your cravings while remaining nutritious. Enjoy this flavorful salad as a main course or side dish any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 8 strip chicken tenders
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup croutons
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (grated or finely minced)
- ½ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 3 tbsps lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt (or more to taste)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- ⅓ cup Parmigiano Reggiano (grated)
- 2 tbsps Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic, black pepper, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl until smooth.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). For the chicken tenders, beat an egg with lemon juice in one bowl and combine flour with breadcrumbs and spices in another.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture then coat with breadcrumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble the salad by tearing romaine lettuce into pieces and tossing it with croutons and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with dressing and top with crispy chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg