Crispy Chicken Caesar Recipe
buttermilk fried chicken breast, romaine, cucumber, Parmesan crouton, classic caesar dressing
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Ingredients
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Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad Ingredients
Method
Instructions for Crispy Chicken Caesar
- 1
Prepare Chicken
In a bowl, soak the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
- 2
Prepare Breading
In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk and let excess drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Fry Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Prepare Salad
While the chicken is frying, chop the romaine lettuce and slice the cucumber.
- 6
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, sliced cucumber, Parmesan cheese, and croutons. Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- 7
Serve
Slice the crispy chicken and place it on top of the salad. Serve immediately.
