Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad
This Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad offers all the flavour of the traditional Caesar salad while keeping the ingredients balanced and nutritious.
The crispy chicken is coated in a light crumb and cooked until golden, then served with fresh lettuce, tomato and a creamy homemade Caesar dressing.
It’s perfect for a high-protein lunch or light dinner.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
High protein meal
Lean chicken helps keep you satisfied.
Crispy texture without deep frying
The chicken is cooked in the air fryer for a lighter crunch.
Classic Caesar flavour
The homemade dressing delivers the familiar Caesar taste.
Ingredients
Chicken
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120g chicken breast
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½ tsp cornflour
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2g peri peri salt
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1 egg white
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20g Rice Bubbles cereal
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½ tsp dried oregano
Caesar Dressing
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75g Greek yoghurt
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15ml lemon juice
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5ml Worcestershire sauce
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5g grated parmesan cheese
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10g Dijon mustard
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2g minced garlic
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Salt and pepper to taste
Salad
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50g lettuce
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70g tomato
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30g diced bacon
How to Make Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad
1. Combine cornflour and peri peri salt in one bowl. Place crushed Rice Bubbles and oregano in another bowl.
2. Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, dip in egg white and coat with the cereal crumb.
3. Cook the chicken in the air fryer at 180°C for 10–13 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
4. Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth.
5. Cook the bacon in a pan until crispy.
6. Assemble the salad by adding lettuce, tomato, chicken and bacon to a bowl. Toss with the dressing before serving.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
Calories: 397
Protein: 49g
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fibre: 3g
Tips for the Best Caesar Salad
Blend the dressing well
This ensures the dressing becomes smooth and creamy.
Add extra parmesan
A little extra parmesan adds stronger Caesar flavour.
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