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Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

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Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad recipe with homemade creamy dressing. Keywords: crispy chicken Caesar salad, homemade Caesar dressing.

Ingredients

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Salad:

  • 1 head large romaine lettuce, washed and dried
  • 1 cup croutons, any kind
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shaved

Creamy Caesar Dressing:

  • ½ cup mayo
  • ½ cup plain yogurt, full fat
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ⅓ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Chicken Tenders:

  • 8 chicken tenders, remove filmy skin
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Crust:

  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Avocado oil spray

Instructions

  • Prepare the Chicken Tenders:
    • Mix egg, lemon juice, minced garlic, and black pepper in a bowl.
    • Dip chicken tenders in the mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
  • Crust the Chicken Tenders:
    • Combine flour, bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
    • Coat the chicken tenders with the crust mixture.
    • Spray with avocado oil.
  • Cook the Chicken Tenders:
    • Heat a pan over medium heat.
    • Cook chicken tenders until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Make the Dressing:
    • In a bowl, mix mayo, yogurt, grated garlic, black pepper, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
  • Assemble the Salad:
    • Chop romaine lettuce and place in a large bowl.
    • Add croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese.
    • Toss with the creamy Caesar dressing.
    • Top with crispy chicken tenders.

Notes

  • Adjust salt in dressing to taste.
  • Add anchovies to the dressing for an authentic Caesar flavor.

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