Caesar Salad Chicken Cutlets
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Caesar Salad Chicken Cutlets. This dish combines the classic crunch of a Caesar salad with crispy, golden chicken cutlets, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s not just a meal but an experience that everyone will love. The creamy dressing, fresh greens, and perfectly seasoned chicken create a satisfying dish that’s both easy to prepare and fun to eat. Once you try these cutlets, they will quickly become a staple in your meal rotation!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 39 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. chicken breasts (butterflied into four thin cutlets)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons capers (drained)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1.5 – 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
- pinch kosher salt (to taste)
- few turns cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin dressing – optional)
- 8–10 ounces romaine lettuce (roughly chopped)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (grated)
- pinch kosher salt (season the chicken)
- pinch black pepper (season the chicken)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon 2% milk
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- pinch kosher salt
- pinch cracked black pepper
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parmesan cheese, capers, minced garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the salad by tossing romaine lettuce and grated hard-boiled eggs with some dressing.
- Season butterflied chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dip in cornstarch, then egg wash, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Cook chicken cutlets in an air fryer or pan-fry until golden brown (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Serve the salad topped with crispy chicken cutlets and garnish with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet with salad (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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