Description
These Crispy Chicken Caesar Sliders are a delicious twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring crispy chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and crunchy romaine lettuce in a bun. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko works best)
- Vegetable oil, for frying (or olive oil spray if using an air fryer)
- 4 medium buns (or 6–8 if using small slider buns)
Caesar Dressing:
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 tbsp finely grated parmesan cheese
- 2/3 cup good-quality mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or 1 anchovy fillet, finely mashed)
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice and Season Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into slider-sized pieces, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Breading Station: Coat chicken in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Fry until golden and cooked through.
- Make Caesar Dressing: Combine mayo, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and parmesan.
- Prepare Caesar Salad: Toss romaine with Caesar dressing and parmesan.
- Assemble Sliders: Toast buns, spread with dressing, top with chicken and Caesar salad.
Notes
- You can use an air fryer for a healthier alternative to frying.
- Feel free to customize the sliders with additional toppings like bacon or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg