Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad (Print Version)

Golden chicken, crisp lettuce, homemade croutons, and creamy dressing unite for a flavor-packed Caesar classic.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 400g boneless chicken breast, cut into small cubes (14.1 oz)
02 - 1/4 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 1 tsp paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
08 - 1 tsp dark soy sauce
09 - 1 tsp hot sauce
10 - 1 medium-sized egg
11 - 100g panko breadcrumbs (around 1.5 cups)
12 - Oil for cooking the chicken

→ Croutons

13 - 100g bread, cut into cubes (3.5 oz or about 2 cups)
14 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
15 - 2-3 pinches of black pepper
16 - Salt to taste
17 - 1/2 tsp dried parsley
18 - 20g unsalted butter, melted (1 tbsp + 1 tsp)

→ Dressing

19 - 105g mayo (6 tablespoons)
20 - 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
21 - 1 tsp dijon mustard
22 - 1 tbsp white vinegar
23 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
24 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
25 - 30ml lemon juice (2 tbsps)
26 - 20g freshly grated parmesan cheese (1/4 cup)
27 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Salad

28 - 1.5 heads of romaine lettuce, chopped
29 - 10g parmesan cheese (1/8 cup)
30 - Extra parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, mix chicken cubes with salt, red chilli powder, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, white vinegar, dark soy sauce, and hot sauce. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.
02 - Beat an egg in a small bowl and mix into the marinated chicken. Coat each piece of chicken in panko breadcrumbs.
03 - Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Add 1 tbsp of oil for each batch. Let the cooked chicken rest on a wire rack.
04 - Toss bread cubes with melted butter, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and dried parsley. Air fry at 200°C (400°F) until golden and crispy, tossing halfway through.
05 - Blend mayo, worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, white vinegar, garlic, black pepper, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in olive oil until well combined.
06 - In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, croutons, chicken, and parmesan cheese. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Top with additional parmesan cheese and serve.

# Notes:

01 - Adjust seasoning in the marinade, dressing, and croutons to your preference.
02 - Add extra oil for each batch of chicken when cooking.
03 - If you don't have an immersion blender, use a regular blender for the dressing.
04 - Grilled chicken can be used as a healthier alternative to crispy chicken.

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