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Chicken Caesar Salad

Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad: A Fresh Twist on Comfort!

This Chicken Caesar Salad features crispy chicken tenders on a fresh romaine base, perfect for quick lunches or dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce Wash and dry thoroughly.
  • 2 cups Croutons Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Shaved.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1/4 cup Plain Yogurt Full-fat recommended for richer flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly grated.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce Essential for flavor.
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders Fresh.
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Seasoned preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 seconds Avocado Oil Spray For baking.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • salad spinner
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, yogurt, grated garlic, black pepper, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Refrigerate.
  2. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, chop into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
  3. Prep the chicken by removing skin and slicing into strips. Whisk egg, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, then coat each chicken strip.
  4. Combine flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Dredge the chicken in the mixture and arrange on a baking sheet. Spray with avocado oil.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake chicken for 10 minutes, flip, spray again, and bake for another 10 minutes until golden.
  6. Toss chopped romaine with the creamy Caesar dressing until well-coated.
  7. Layer the baked chicken tenders on the dressed romaine, sprinkle with croutons and shaved Parmesan, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize with additional toppings like cherry tomatoes or bacon. Opt for Greek yogurt in the dressing for a lighter version.

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