Caesar Salad Chicken Burger
Caesar Salad Chicken Burger
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
- 90 g mayo
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 75 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Chicken
- 4 chicken breast, butterflied
- 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 cups cornflakes, crushed
For Assembly
- 4 brioche buns
- 2 tablespoons garlic butter, melted, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Take the butterflied chicken breasts. In a bowl, combine the corn starch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken to the bowl and mix thoroughly until each piece is well coated with the dry seasonings.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Dip each seasoned chicken breast into a beaten egg, ensuring it is fully covered. Then, coat the chicken with crushed cornflakes, pressing them onto the surface to adhere firmly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the breaded chicken breasts into an air fryer. Air fry the chicken at 200°C for 18 minutes. Remember to flip the chicken halfway through the cooking time (at 9 minutes) to ensure even cooking and crispiness. This butterflying and air frying method helps the chicken cook quicker and more evenly.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 200
- 4
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Caesar salad dressing. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayo, Worcestershire sauce, the juice of one lemon, grated Parmesan cheese, and the crushed garlic clove. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Add the prepared Caesar dressing to the chopped romaine lettuce and toss until the lettuce is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Take the brioche buns and brush the inside surfaces with melted garlic butter. Toast the buns in a pan, toaster oven, or under a broiler until lightly golden and warmed through.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
To assemble the burger, place the bottom half of a toasted brioche bun on a plate. Layer a generous portion of the prepared Caesar salad on top of the bun. Place one cooked chicken patty from the air fryer on the salad. Add another layer of Caesar salad on top of the chicken. Finally, cover with the top half of the toasted brioche bun.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your Caesar Salad Chicken Burger!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Caesar Salad Chicken Burger
For the Salad
- 4 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
- 90 g mayo
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 75 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Chicken
- 4 chicken breast, butterflied
- 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 cups cornflakes, crushed
For Assembly
- 4 brioche buns
- 2 tablespoons garlic butter, melted, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Take the butterflied chicken breasts. In a bowl, combine the corn starch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken to the bowl and mix thoroughly until each piece is well coated with the dry seasonings.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Dip each seasoned chicken breast into a beaten egg, ensuring it is fully covered. Then, coat the chicken with crushed cornflakes, pressing them onto the surface to adhere firmly.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the breaded chicken breasts into an air fryer. Air fry the chicken at 200°C for 18 minutes. Remember to flip the chicken halfway through the cooking time (at 9 minutes) to ensure even cooking and crispiness. This butterflying and air frying method helps the chicken cook quicker and more evenly.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 200 - 4
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Caesar salad dressing. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayo, Worcestershire sauce, the juice of one lemon, grated Parmesan cheese, and the crushed garlic clove. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Add the prepared Caesar dressing to the chopped romaine lettuce and toss until the lettuce is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Take the brioche buns and brush the inside surfaces with melted garlic butter. Toast the buns in a pan, toaster oven, or under a broiler until lightly golden and warmed through.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
To assemble the burger, place the bottom half of a toasted brioche bun on a plate. Layer a generous portion of the prepared Caesar salad on top of the bun. Place one cooked chicken patty from the air fryer on the salad. Add another layer of Caesar salad on top of the chicken. Finally, cover with the top half of the toasted brioche bun.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your Caesar Salad Chicken Burger!