Crispy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Steps

1. 1Season the chicken

   Season the chicken with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Set aside.

   Chicken breastSaltGarlic powderOnion powderBlack pepperSmoked paprika
2. 2Prepare egg wash

   In a bowl crack eggs add water and whisk until smooth, set aside.

   EggWater
3. 3Mix dry batter

   In another bowl mix all purpose flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika powder.

   All-purpose flourSaltBlack pepperGarlic powderOnion powderSmoked paprika
4. 4Prepare breadcrumb mixture

   In a separate bowl add panko bread crumbs, parsley, basil and lemon zest.

   Bread crumbsParsleyDried basilLemon zest
5. 5Bread the chicken

   Coat the seasoned chicken fillets in egg wash, then dip them in dry flour, followed by egg batter. Finally, coat them in bread crumbs.

   Chicken breastEggAll-purpose flourBread crumbs
6. 6Fry the chicken9 min

   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Slice into strips.

   Vegetable oilChicken breast
7. 7Make Caesar dressing

   In a bowl, whisk together mayo, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese. Drizzle in olive oil while whisking continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Add water as needed. Season the sauce with salt pepper to taste.

   MayonnaiseDijon mustardWorcestershire sauceGarlicLemon juiceParmesanExtra virgin olive oilWaterSaltBlack pepper
8. 8Toss the salad

   In a bowl, combine lettuce, pasta & Parmesan cheese. Add olive oil and toss gently, add Caesar dressing mix.

   LettucePastaParmesanExtra virgin olive oil
9. 9Plate and garnish

   Plate and top it with crispy chicken. Finish it off with Parmesan, lemon juice, and black pepper.

   Chicken breastParmesanLemon juiceBlack pepper