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    February 2, 2024 ☆ lunch+dinner

    The Best Caesar Salad-Inspired Chicken Cutlets Recipe

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    This Caesar Chicken Cutlets recipe offers a fun twist on the classic Chicken Caesar Salad by transforming the beloved flavors into crispy, oven-baked cutlets. It's not your run-of-the-mill chicken cutlets recipe; it's a recipe that turns the classic Chicken Caesar Salad into crispy, golden-brown bites of heaven. No greens, just goodness, baked to perfection in the oven!

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    • Caesar Fusion: Turning Cutlets into Salad Stars
    • Coating Cutlets with Crouton Magic
    • Perfect Cutlets with Minimal Fuss
    • Beyond the Plate with Caesar Cutlets
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    • The Best Caesar Salad-Inspired Chicken Cutlets Recipe
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    Caesar Fusion: Turning Cutlets into Salad Stars

    Alright, let me tell you how we're turning a regular chicken cutlet into a Caesar sensation. We're talking about a marinade that's like a flavor party, mixing Caesar dressing and buttermilk for a tangy, creamy kick!!

    Coating Cutlets with Crouton Magic

    Now, let's talk about the magic that happens on the outside—that crunch factor! We're not just coating these cutlets with a basic crust; we're covering them with crushed croutons, Parmesan, and a dash of zesty herbs. Golden-brown and crispy—it's a texture party that's impossible to resist.

    hand drizzling  caesar dressing over chicken cutlets

    Perfect Cutlets with Minimal Fuss

    Life's busy, right? No worries. This recipe is all about keeping it simple. Follow these laid-back steps and throw it in the oven—easy peasy. Perfect for those on the go who still want their taste buds to do a happy dance. No fuss, just flavor!

    Preheat your oven to 450° F.

    In a bowl, mix the Caesar dressing with the buttermilk to create the dredging liquid.

    dropping croutons into ziplock bag

    Place the croutons in a freezer bag. Seal the bag and use the back of a spoon or a small pot to crush the croutons into coarse crumbs.

    hand whisking dry ingredients together

    In a separate bowl, combine the crushed croutons, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, black pepper, and the lemon zest.

    dipping raw chicken cutlet in drenching liquid

    Dip each chicken cutlet into the Caesar dressing and buttermilk mixture, ensuring it is well coated. You can even soak the cutlets in the liquid for a few hours beforehand if you would like.

    coating drenched cutlet in dry mixture

    Working one at a time, press each coated chicken cutlet into the dry mixture, ensuring all sides are evenly covered.

    Place a wire roasting rack on a sheet tray. Arrange the breaded chicken cutlets on the rack, allowing for air circulation.

    cooked cutlet on wire rack

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, rotate the pan and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°.

    Beyond the Plate with Caesar Cutlets

    So, what's the deal after you've cooked up these beauties? Options, my friend! Whether you're going all-in with just the cutlets or sandwiching them between your favorite bread, you do you!

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    The Best Caesar Salad-Inspired Chicken Cutlets Recipe

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    This Caesar Chicken Cutlets recipe offers a fun twist on the classic Chicken Caesar Salad by transforming the beloved flavors into crispy, oven-baked cutlets. Succulent chicken breast cutlets are generously coated in a Caesar dressing and buttermilk, then encrusted with a savory blend of crushed croutons, Parmesan, and zesty herbs. The result is a delectable and golden-brown dish that captures the essence of a Chicken Caesar Salad without the greens.

    • Total Time: 30 minuts
    • Yield: 4 servigs 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast cutlets
    • 1 cup caesar dressing
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1 ½ cup croutons, crushed
    • ¼ cup parmesan, grated
    • ¼ cup parsley, chopped
    • 1 lemon, zested
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 450° F.
    2. In a bowl, mix 1 cup of Caesar dressing with 1 cup of buttermilk to create the dredging liquid.
    3. Place the croutons in a freezer bag. Seal the bag and use the back of a spoon or a small pot to crush the croutons into coarse crumbs.
    4. In a separate bowl, combine the crushed croutons, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, ¼ cup chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and the zest of 1 lemon.
    5. Dip each chicken cutlet into the Caesar dressing and buttermilk mixture, ensuring it is well-coated.
    6. Working one at a time, press each coated chicken cutlet into the dry mixture, ensuring all sides are evenly covered.
    7. Place a wire roasting rack on a sheet tray. Arrange the breaded chicken cutlets on the rack, allowing for air circulation.
    8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, rotate the pan and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°.
    • Author: dinnercult
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Method: oven
    • Cuisine: American

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