Description
Culinary magic happens when classic Caesar salad meets succulent chicken in this irresistible fusion dish. Crisp romaine, zesty dressing, and perfectly seasoned chicken create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Caesar Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Breading and Garnish:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick cooking.
- Create the Caesar dressing by whisking mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and olive oil until smooth and well-combined.
- In a separate shallow dish, mix breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt to form a flavorful coating mixture.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure the breading adheres perfectly.
- Generously coat each chicken breast in the prepared Caesar dressing, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the dressing-coated chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help the breading stick thoroughly.
- Arrange the breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece for even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the breading turns golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to retain moisture and allow juices to redistribute.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the chicken for a vibrant, fresh finish before serving.
Notes
- Moisture Mastery: Pat chicken breasts completely dry to guarantee the most crispy, golden-brown coating that sticks perfectly without falling off during baking.
- Flavor Boost: Let the Caesar dressing marinate the chicken for 15-30 minutes before breading to enhance deeper, more intense taste profiles and ensure maximum seasoning penetration.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap traditional breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko for celiac-friendly version without compromising crispy texture and delicious crunch.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches exactly 165°F, preventing overcooking and maintaining juicy, tender meat with a perfectly crisp exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 681
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 724 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 39 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 116 mg