Crispy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Directions

  1. 1Season the chicken with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. 2Set seasoned chicken aside.
  3. 3In a bowl, crack eggs and add water; whisk until smooth.
  4. 4Set egg wash aside.
  5. 5In another bowl, mix all purpose flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika powder.
  6. 6In a separate bowl, add panko bread crumbs, parsley, basil, and lemon zest.
  7. 7Coat the seasoned chicken fillets in egg wash.
  8. 8Dip the chicken fillets in dry flour.
  9. 9Dip the chicken fillets in egg batter.
  10. 10Finally, coat the chicken fillets in bread crumbs.
  11. 11Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  12. 12Fry chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  13. 13Slice chicken into strips.
  14. 14In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  15. 15Drizzle in olive oil while whisking continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  16. 16Add water as needed to thin out the sauce.
  17. 17Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  18. 18In a bowl, combine lettuce, pasta, and Parmesan cheese.
  19. 19Add olive oil and toss gently.
  20. 20Add Caesar dressing mix to the lettuce, pasta, and Parmesan cheese.
  21. 21Plate the salad and top it with crispy chicken.
  22. 22Finish it off with Parmesan, lemon juice, and black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast, halved lengthwise and pounded
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
  • for frying Oil
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.33 cup water
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups lettuce washed and chopped
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.33 cups lettuce freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 0.75 cup boiled pasta of choice
  • for garnish Parmesan cheese
  • ( for garnish) Lemon juice
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

bowlpan