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Caesar Salad Chicken Cutlets

Crispy Caesar Salad Chicken Cutlets for a Quick Dinner Delight

Enjoy a quick, protein-packed dinner with these Caesar Salad Chicken Cutlets, featuring crispy chicken and tangy dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 cutlets
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Cutlets
  • 1 pound Thinly sliced chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch for coating
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste Cracked black pepper
  • 1 Egg for egg wash
  • 2 tablespoons Milk for egg wash
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Panko
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast for vegetarian
For the Caesar Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt lighter than traditional mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Anchovy paste can reduce or omit
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice fresh
For the Salad
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce fresh leaves

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • food processor
  • shallow bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dressing: In a food processor, combine Greek yogurt, anchovy paste, lemon juice, salt, and cracked black pepper. Blend until smooth. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.
  2. Set Up Breading Station: Line up three shallow bowls. Mix cornstarch, salt, and pepper in the first. Whisk egg and milk in the second. Combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan in the third.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Dredge each cutlet in cornstarch, dip in egg wash, then coat in breadcrumb mixture. Repeat for all cutlets.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place cutlets in a single layer. Cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. Assemble the Salad: Toss romaine lettuce with chilled Caesar dressing. Serve immediately topped with the crispy chicken cutlets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow breaded cutlets to rest before cooking for better adhesion and crunch. Adjust thickness and cooking time for chicken accordingly.

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