Crispy Baked Caesar Chicken

Crispy golden brown chicken with the flavours of caesar dressing!

Caesar salads are a favourite of mine and using caesar dressing (link) to bind breadcrumbs to chicken before baking (or frying) makes them super tasty; perfect to use in a chicken caesar salad! The recipe is super simple: season the chicken, dip it into caesar dressing followed by breadcrumbs and bake or fry it until golden brown and crispy. These chicken breasts are great as the protean in a meal with some sides, or in a sandwich or in a salad!

The chicken caesar salad is as easy as tossing sliced romaine lettuce with the dressing before adding the chicken, croutons, and extra parmesan!

Crispy Baked Caesar Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4

Crispy golden brown chicken with the flavours of caesar dressing!

ingredients

2 cups breadcrumbs* (gluten-free for gluten-free)
1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne (optional)
1/2 cup caesar dressing (link)
1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, pounded thin

directions

Mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne and place in a wide bowl.
Place the dressing in a wide bowl, dip the chicken into the dressing, shake off the excess, and press it into the breadcrumbs to coat on all sides, before placing on a rack on a baking pan.
Optionally spray the chicken with oil.
Bake in a preheated 425F/220C until golden brown and cooked (165F/73.9C), about 25 minutes.

Option: *Use plain breadcrumbs, or seasoned breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, or better yet: caesar croutons, processed into crumbs.
Option: Feel free to fry in oil!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 192, Fat 6.1g (Saturated 1.4g, Trans 0g), Cholesterol 24mg, Sodium 354mg, Carbs 22g (Fiber 2g, Sugars 4g), Protein 13g

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Crispy Baked Caesar Chicken Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4

A tasty caesar salad with crispy caesar chicken!

ingredients

1 pound crispy baked chicken, cut into bite sized pieces (optionally warmed)
8 cups romaine lettuce, sliced
1 cup croutons (gluten-free for gluten-free)
1/2 cup caesar dressing (link)
1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated or shaved
pepper to taste
1/2 lemon, sliced

directions

Assemble the salad, toss, and enjoy!

Option: Add bacon, cooked and crumbled!
Option: Add sundried tomatoes, sliced.
Option: Add more vegetables such as cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, avocados, etc.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 367, Fat 1.1g (Saturated 2.8g, Trans 0g), Cholesterol 324mg, Sodium 554mg, Carbs 27g (Fiber 4.2g, Sugars 4g), Protein 19g

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Crispy Baked Caesar Chicken

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Crispy Baked Caesar Chicken Salad

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