Crispy Chicken Caesar Chips (Print Version)
Crunchy chicken and fresh romaine dressed with parmesan on baked potato chips offer a tasty starter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 large egg, beaten
04 - 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Potato Chips
10 - 2 large russet potatoes
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
→ Caesar Salad Toppings
13 - 1 heart romaine lettuce, finely shredded
14 - 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
15 - 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
16 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
17 - Lemon wedges for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Slice potatoes thinly into 1/8 inch rounds using a mandoline or sharp knife. Toss with olive oil and sea salt until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange potato slices in a single layer on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
04 - While chips bake, cut chicken breasts into bite-sized strips or pieces.
05 - Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with grated parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
06 - Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into egg, allowing excess to drip off. Press into panko mixture, coating evenly on all sides.
07 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
08 - In a medium bowl, toss shredded romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing until evenly coated.
09 - Top each cooled potato chip with a small amount of dressed lettuce, a piece of crispy chicken, a shaving of parmesan cheese, and a crack of black pepper. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It transforms familiar flavors into something unexpectedly delightful that makes people lean in and ask what they're eating
- The combination of warm crispy chicken and cool crisp lettuce creates this perfect temperature contrast that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
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- Let the chicken rest for a couple minutes after cooking so the coating doesn't slide off when you bite into it
- The potato chips must be completely cooled before topping otherwise the heat will instantly wilt the lettuce
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- If some chips aren't perfectly crisp pop them back in the oven for a few more minutes rather than serving them soft
- Use a cooling rack for the cooked chicken so air circulates underneath and keeps everything crispy on all sides