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EXTRA Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad

A delightful salad featuring crispy chicken, homemade dressing, and easy croutons, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup full fat Mayo
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 fillets Anchovy
  • 2 tbsp Milk preferably whole milk
  • 1 whole Lemon juice only
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 small clove Garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper or to taste
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts 7-9oz each
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 2 whole Eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil for frying
  • 2 large heads Romaine Lettuce chopped
  • 6 slices Bacon cooked, cooled & diced
  • 4 oz Ciabatta preferably day old
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt for croutons
  • to taste Garlic Powder for croutons
  • to taste Black Pepper for croutons

Method
 

  1. Prepare the dressing by combining mayonnaise, Parmesan, anchovy fillets, milk, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Blitz until smooth.
  2. Dice ciabatta bread into small pieces and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Spread grated Parmesan on a tray, then spread seasoned croutons over it. Bake at 180C/350F for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Season chicken breasts with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Slice each breast horizontally into four pieces.
  5. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour and half the seasoning, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs and remaining seasoning. Dredge chicken pieces in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
  7. Toss chopped romaine lettuce with dressing, then fold in diced bacon and croutons. Serve topped with sliced crispy chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

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