Extra Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad

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Restaurant-style Caesar salad with crispy breaded chicken and homemade dressing. Takes 50 minutes total, serves 4. Includes recipes for dressing and croutons.

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Clare Greco
Updated on Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:52:50 GMT
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Dressing: 1 cup (240g) full fat Mayo; ⅓ cup (30g) freshly grated Parmesan; 2 Anchovy Fillets; 2 tablespoons Milk (preferably whole milk); 1 Lemon, juice only; 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1 small clove of Garlic; ¼ teaspoon Salt; ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper.

Chicken: 2 Chicken Breasts (7-9oz/200-250g each); 1 cup (65g) Panko Breadcrumbs; ¼ cup (40g) Flour; 2 Eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; ½ teaspoon Black Pepper; 1 cup (240ml) Vegetable Oil, for frying.

Salad: 2 large heads of Romaine Lettuce, chopped (approx 8oz/220g each); 6 slices of Bacon, cooked, cooled & diced; 4oz (120g) Ciabatta (preferably day old); ½ cup (40g) freshly grated Parmesan; 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; Salt, Garlic Powder & Black Pepper (for croutons).

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  1. Make Dressing: In a food processor blitz the dressing ingredients until smooth.
  2. Prep Croutons: Dice bread into small bite-sized pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 pinches of garlic powder & black pepper and 1 pinch of salt.
  3. Bake Croutons: Add parchment paper to a tray (roughly 12" x 8") and spread over grated parmesan. Spread out the croutons on top then bake in the oven at 180C/350F for 10mins, or until both the croutons and parmesan are deeply golden. Allow to cool (they'll crisp as they cool) then break up just before serving.
  4. Prep Chicken: In a small pot combine 1 teaspoon salt & garlic powder with ½ teaspoon black pepper. Slice the chicken breasts horizontally through the centre to make 4 even-sized breasts.
  5. Dredge Chicken: Line up 3 large shallow dishes - the first with flour and half of the seasoning mix, the second with beaten eggs and the third with breadcrumbs and the rest of the seasoning. One by one dredge the chicken breasts through the flour, into the egg, then finish in the breadcrumbs, making sure you thoroughly coat at each stage.
  6. Fry Chicken: Heat up 1 cup of oil in a heavy-based pan over medium heat until a breadcrumb rapidly sizzles (approx 180C/350F). Two at a time, fry the chicken for 3-4mins each side, or until deep golden, visibly crispy and white/piping hot right through the centre. Place on a wire rack once cooked. Slice into strips once cooled.
  7. Assemble Salad: In a large mixing bowl toss the lettuce with your preferred amount of dressing (start off with less than you think then work up). Toss in the bacon and croutons, then serve up individual portions with the sliced chicken on top. Drizzle over more dressing if desired.

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Critical Visual and Timing Cues

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Serving and Storage

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Practical Kitchen Notes

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A Steady Workflow

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Recorded Recipe Tips

  • Dressing can be made ahead and stored for 3-4 days.
  • Chicken can be baked instead of fried.
  • Recipe makes more dressing than typically needed.
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Conclusion

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Extra Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad

Preparation Time:
30 Minutes
Cook Time:
20 Minutes
Total Cooking Time:
50 Minutes
Number of Servings:
4
Extra Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad
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A gourmet Caesar salad featuring extra crispy breaded chicken, homemade parmesan croutons, and creamy anchovy dressing.

Ingredients You'll Need

  • Dressing

  • Chicken

  • Salad

How to Make It

1.

1. Make Dressing: In a food processor blitz the dressing ingredients until smooth.

2.

2. Prep Croutons: Dice bread into small bite-sized pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 pinches of garlic powder & black pepper and 1 pinch of salt.

3.

3. Bake Croutons: Add parchment paper to a tray (roughly 12" x 8") and spread over grated parmesan. Spread out the croutons on top then bake in the oven at 180C/350F for 10mins, or until both the croutons and parmesan are deeply golden. Allow to cool (they'll crisp as they cool) then break up just before serving.

4.

4. Prep Chicken: In a small pot combine 1 teaspoon salt & garlic powder with ½ teaspoon black pepper. Slice the chicken breasts horizontally through the centre to make 4 even-sized breasts.

5.

5. Dredge Chicken: Line up 3 large shallow dishes - the first with flour and half of the seasoning mix, the second with beaten eggs and the third with breadcrumbs and the rest of the seasoning. One by one dredge the chicken breasts through the flour, into the egg, then finish in the breadcrumbs, making sure you thoroughly coat at each stage.

6.

6. Fry Chicken: Heat up 1 cup of oil in a heavy-based pan over medium heat until a breadcrumb rapidly sizzles (approx 180C/350F). Two at a time, fry the chicken for 3-4mins each side, or until deep golden, visibly crispy and white/piping hot right through the centre. Place on a wire rack once cooked. Slice into strips once cooled.

7.

7. Assemble Salad: In a large mixing bowl toss the lettuce with your preferred amount of dressing (start off with less than you think then work up). Toss in the bacon and croutons, then serve up individual portions with the sliced chicken on top. Drizzle over more dressing if desired.

Extra Information

  1. Dressing can be made ahead and stored for 3-4 days.
  2. Chicken can be baked instead of fried.
  3. Recipe makes more dressing than typically needed.

Essential Tools

  • Food Processor
  • Baking Tray & Parchment Paper
  • 3 Large Shallow Dishes
  • Large Heavy Bottom Pan & Tongs
  • Large Mixing Bowl & Salad Tossers
  • Fine Cheese Grater
  • Sharp Knife & Chopping Board

Allergy Warnings

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy (parmesan, milk)
  • Contains eggs
  • Contains gluten (breadcrumbs, ciabatta)
  • Contains fish (anchovies)

Nutrition Details (Per Portion)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 1038
  • Total Fat: 73.02 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 45.08 g
  • Protein: 51.56 g