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Crispy Chicken Caesar Cutlet

crispy chicken caesar cutlet with romaine, parmesan, croutons, and caesar dressing.

Ingredients

for the chicken

  • chicken breast
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • paprika
  • italian seasoning
  • 2 eggs
  • flour
  • panko breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil

for the salad

  • romaine lettuce
  • 30–40 g parmesan
  • croutons

for the caesar dressing

  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1–2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2–3 fillets anchovy fillets (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • parmesan, grated (to taste)
  • salt
  • black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Butterfly the chicken breast and gently pound it until even in thickness.

  2. 2

    Season the flour with salt, black pepper, and paprika. In a separate bowl, season the panko with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

  3. 3

    Coat the chicken in the seasoned flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs and finish with the seasoned panko.

  4. 4

    Fry over medium heat until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

  5. 5

    To make the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, chopped anchovies, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

  6. 6

    Toss the romaine with the dressing, Parmesan, and croutons.

  7. 7

    Top the crispy chicken with the Caesar salad, then finish with freshly grated Parmesan and a few Parmesan shavings made with a vegetable peeler.

  8. 8

    Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor — this is one of those recipes you’ll want to make again and again