Healthy Chicken Caesar Salad (Printable Version)

Tender chicken schnitzel, crisp lettuce, seasoned fries, and a zesty honey drizzle for a balanced meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crispy Chicken

01 - 4.4 oz chicken breast, butterflied and pounded thin
02 - 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (20-25 g)
03 - ½ tsp Dijon mustard
04 - ¼ tsp minced garlic or garlic powder
05 - Dash of paprika, mixed herbs, salt, and black pepper

→ Panko Breadcrumb Coating

06 - ½ oz panko breadcrumbs
07 - 0.18 oz grated Parmesan cheese
08 - Dash garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper

→ Healthy Fries

09 - 8-9 oz peeled white potatoes, cut into fries
10 - ½ tsp olive oil
11 - Seasonings to taste (peri peri salt, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper)

→ Caesar Dressing

12 - ½ tbsp light mayonnaise (10 g)
13 - 1 heaping tbsp Greek yogurt (25 g)
14 - ¼ tsp minced garlic or garlic powder
15 - ½ tsp Dijon mustard
16 - ¼ tsp anchovy paste or blended anchovies
17 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white/red wine vinegar
18 - ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce
19 - Juice of ¼ to ½ lemon
20 - 0.18-0.35 oz grated Parmesan cheese
21 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Salad Base

22 - ½ to 1 head cos, romaine, or iceberg lettuce, chopped

→ Hot Honey (Optional)

23 - 1 tsp honey (7 g)
24 - 2 tsp hot sauce (10 g)
25 - Dash of chili flakes

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Combine chicken breast with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 30 to 60 minutes to tenderize and enhance flavor.
02 - Mix panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat marinated chicken thoroughly with this mixture.
03 - Lightly spray coated chicken with olive oil. Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway. Alternatively, bake at 390°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, turning once until golden and cooked through.
04 - Rinse cut potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch. For best crispiness, soak in cold water with a dash of baking soda for 30 to 60 minutes, then dry thoroughly.
05 - Toss dried potatoes with olive oil and season with peri peri salt, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
06 - Air fry fries at 390°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Cooking fries and chicken simultaneously is recommended for efficiency.
07 - Whisk light mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, anchovy paste, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in grated Parmesan and adjust seasoning as needed.
08 - Combine chopped lettuce with Caesar dressing and toss gently until leaves are evenly coated.
09 - Mix honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes in a small bowl to create a spicy-sweet drizzle.
10 - Plate dressed salad with crispy chicken schnitzel and fries. Drizzle hot honey over chicken if desired and finish with additional grated Parmesan.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Soaking potatoes in water with baking soda promotes extra crispiness in fries.

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