Crispy Chicken Caesar Burger
Crispy Chicken Caesar Burger
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, halved horizontally
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 cups oil, for frying
For the Caesar Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
- 1 tablespoon water, 1 to 2 tablespoons, if needed
For the Burger Assembly
- 4 burger buns
- 3 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
For the Top Bun Finish
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Season the halved chicken breasts generously with 1 tablespoon of oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Ensure all sides are coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Set up your breading stations: In a shallow dish, combine the 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In a second shallow dish, whisk the 2 eggs until well beaten. In a third shallow dish, mix the 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs with 1 teaspoon of dried parsley.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Dredge each seasoned chicken piece first in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any extra to drip off. Finally, coat thoroughly with the panko mixture, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat about 2 cups of oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Carefully place the breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken from oil and place on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
While the chicken fries, prepare the Caesar dressing. In a medium bowl, combine the 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 grated garlic clove, and a generous pinch of black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Scoop about 1/4 cup of the prepared Caesar dressing into a small bowl and set aside; this will be for the burger buns.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
In a large bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce with the remaining Caesar dressing and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to coat the lettuce evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
To assemble the burgers, spread the reserved Caesar dressing onto the cut sides of all 4 burger buns. On the bottom bun, layer a crispy chicken cutlet, followed by a generous portion of the Caesar salad, and then sprinkle with extra grated Parmesan cheese. Place the top bun on.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of melted butter with 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley. Brush this mixture over the top halves of the assembled burger buns and sprinkle with the additional 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Serve your Crispy Chicken Caesar Burgers immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Chicken Caesar Burger
For the Crispy Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, halved horizontally
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 cups oil, for frying
For the Caesar Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
- 1 tablespoon water, 1 to 2 tablespoons, if needed
For the Burger Assembly
- 4 burger buns
- 3 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
For the Top Bun Finish
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Season the halved chicken breasts generously with 1 tablespoon of oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Ensure all sides are coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Set up your breading stations: In a shallow dish, combine the 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In a second shallow dish, whisk the 2 eggs until well beaten. In a third shallow dish, mix the 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs with 1 teaspoon of dried parsley.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Dredge each seasoned chicken piece first in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any extra to drip off. Finally, coat thoroughly with the panko mixture, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat about 2 cups of oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Carefully place the breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken from oil and place on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
While the chicken fries, prepare the Caesar dressing. In a medium bowl, combine the 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 grated garlic clove, and a generous pinch of black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Scoop about 1/4 cup of the prepared Caesar dressing into a small bowl and set aside; this will be for the burger buns.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
In a large bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce with the remaining Caesar dressing and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to coat the lettuce evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
To assemble the burgers, spread the reserved Caesar dressing onto the cut sides of all 4 burger buns. On the bottom bun, layer a crispy chicken cutlet, followed by a generous portion of the Caesar salad, and then sprinkle with extra grated Parmesan cheese. Place the top bun on.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of melted butter with 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley. Brush this mixture over the top halves of the assembled burger buns and sprinkle with the additional 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Serve your Crispy Chicken Caesar Burgers immediately and enjoy!