Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad

Name: Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian, North America, Pacific Northwest
Ingredients: 2 cups Caesar salad croutons, divided; 1 pound ground chicken; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 romaine hearts, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Aug. 09, 2024

This crispy chicken Caesar salad is loaded with herbs and happiness! The crouton crust on the chicken really boosts the flavor. You could also add tomato, onion or any topping you'd put on a salad. —Susan Mason, Puyallup, Washington

Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

2 cups Caesar salad croutons, divided
1 pound ground chicken
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 romaine hearts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions

Finely crush 1 cup croutons and place in a shallow bowl. In a large bowl, gently combine chicken, salt and pepper. With wet hands, shape chicken mixture into four 5-in. patties. Coat both sides with crouton crumbs.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook patties until lightly browned and a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove to paper towel to drain. Cut each patty into 4-5 strips.
In a large bowl, toss romaine with dressing and 1/4 cup cheese. Arrange on 4 individual serving plates. Top with chicken patty slices and remaining 1 cup whole croutons and 1/4 cup cheese. Serve with additional salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 515 calories, 39g fat (9g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1054mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.