Description
This Caesar Slaw with Crispy Chicken recipe puts a twist on the classic Caesar salad by adding crispy, flavorful chicken on a bed of shredded cabbage and romaine, all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
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For the Crispy Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for pan-frying)
For the Slaw:
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken with buttermilk and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Mixture: Mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a dish.
- Coat Chicken: Coat marinated chicken in flour, then press into breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook Chicken: Pan-fry chicken until golden and crispy, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Assemble the Slaw: Toss shredded cabbage and romaine with Caesar dressing. Top with crispy chicken, parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can air-fry or bake the chicken for a lighter alternative.
- Enhance the slaw with croutons or shaved Parmesan for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
