Quick Crispy Chicken Caesar Burger
A speedy weeknight twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring crispy breaded chicken fillets, crunchy baby gem lettuce, and a creamy parmesan dressing served in a toasted bun.
25 min
Cook time
2
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
~1030
Calories
Nutrition (per serving)
1030
Calories · kcal
74
Protein · g
23
Carbs · g
71
Fat · g
Ingredients
- chicken breast fillets — 2 large
- breadcrumbs — 50g
- plain flour — 2 tbsp
- egg — 1 medium
- sunflower oil — 3 tbsp
- burger buns — 2
- baby gem lettuce — 1 head
- mayonnaise — 3 tbsp
- parmesan cheese, grated — 30g
Method
- 1
Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to make them thinner, then coat in flour, beaten egg, and finally breadcrumbs.
- 2
Heat the sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- 3
While the chicken cooks, mix the mayonnaise with most of the grated parmesan to create a thick Caesar sauce.
- 4
Lightly toast the burger buns.
- 5
Spread the sauce on the buns, layer with sliced baby gem lettuce, place the crispy chicken on top, and sprinkle with the remaining parmesan before closing the burgers.
Allergens to check
gluten, eggs, milk
Why this works
By flattening the chicken fillets, we ensure they cook in under 10 minutes, making this a perfect quick dinner. The combination of salty parmesan, creamy mayo, and crisp lettuce perfectly replicates the flavours of the famous salad in a portable burger format.
Equipment
frying pan, shallow bowls for breading, knife, chopping board
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