Recipe for caesar salad with fried chicken
Caesar salad with fried chicken is a modern and flavorful variation of the classic Caesar salad. This recipe combines the well-known, creamy Caesar dressing with crispy pieces of fried chicken, creating an exciting contrast of flavors and textures. The juicy chicken, breaded and fried to perfection, adds a delightful crunch to the salad, which complements the fresh lettuce and creamy dressing.
This recipe uses cherry tomatoes, halved, to add a sweet and tangy note. Romaine lettuce or your preferred type of lettuce provides a crunchy base, and together with freshly grated or shaved Parmesan cheese, creates a rich flavor experience. The homemade Caesar dressing, made with anchovies, garlic, Parmesan, and a blend of egg yolks, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice, binds all the flavors together marvelously.
To give the salad an extra boost, crispy bacon pieces and homemade croutons, fried in butter and oil until golden and crispy, are added. The combination of these elements makes this Caesar salad both filling and satisfying. It is perfect as a main course for lunch or dinner and can easily be customized to your preferences.
If you’re in a rush, you can, of course, use grilled or store-bought chicken instead of making fried chicken from scratch. This saves time without compromising on taste. This recipe is ideal for both weekdays and weekends and will definitely impress your guests with its delicious flavor combinations.
With a preparation time of around 30 minutes, this Caesar salad with fried chicken is also a quick and easy dish to make. Try it the next time you want to enjoy a fresh and tasty salad that stands out from the crowd. Enjoy!
Caesar Salad with Fried Chicken
Equipment
- 1 Deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot
Ingredients
- 8 pcs. cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 package Salad romaine lettuce - or your preferred lettuce
- Parmesan freshly grated or flakes
Caesar dressing
- 1 pcs. Anchovy Fillet finely chopped
- 1 clove Garlic crushed/grated/finely chopped
- 50 gram Parmesan freshly grated
- Salt and pepper
- 2 pcs. Egg Yolk pasteurized
- 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
- 0,5 dl Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Fried bacon
- 100 gram Bacon cut into small cubes
Bread croutons
- 100 gram Bread preferably day-old or stale
- 25 gram Butter
- 10 gram Oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 clove Garlic or 1 tsp garlic powder - can be omitted
Fried chicken
- 2 pcs. Chicken Thigh can be substituted with chicken breast
- 5 dl Buttermilk or 1 beaten egg
- 1 liters Oil neutral in flavor, for deep frying
- 5 dl Wheat Flour
- 10 gram Salt
- 3 gram Cayenne Pepper or 1 tsp
- 3 gram Cumin or 1 tsp
- 3 gram Paprika or 1 tsp
- 3 gram Smoked paprika or 1 tsp
- 3 gram Onion Powder or 1 tsp
- 3 gram Garlic Powder or 1 tsp
Instructions
Caesar Dressing
- Finely chop anchovies and garlic and place them in a bowl.
- Add egg yolks, mustard, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
- Grate the Parmesan cheese finely and stir it into the dressing.
- Add the olive oil gradually, while continuing to whisk until the dressing is thick and creamy.
- Add lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Fried Bacon
- Cut the bacon into small cubes.
- Heat the pan over medium-high heat and fry the bacon cubes until crispy.
- Place them on paper towels to absorb excess grease.
Bread Croutons
- Add oil and butter to the pan with bacon fat.
- Cut the bread into cubes (about 2x2 cm).
- Fry the bread until crispy and place on paper towels.
Fried Chicken
- Mix flour, salt, and spices in a bowl.
- Method 1: Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours, preferably overnight. Dip the chicken directly into the flour mixture and deep fry in hot oil.
- Method 2: Pound the chicken flat, dip in beaten egg, then in the flour mixture, and deep fry in hot oil.
- Deep fry at 190 degrees Celsius (374 degrees Fahrenheit) until the chicken is golden and crispy. Place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serving
- Rinse and dry the lettuce.
- Toss the lettuce with 1-2 tbsp. Caesar dressing.
- Divide the lettuce onto plates.
- Top with cherry tomatoes, bacon, croutons, and sliced fried chicken.
- Add dressing on top and garnish with Parmesan flakes or freshly grated Parmesan.