Loaded Parmesan Chicken Caesar Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Yields
4

Ingredients

6 slices prosciutto
1 large ciabatta roll or hamburger bun
2 tsp + 1 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 lb chicken breasts
2 eggs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
juice of half a lemon
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

Directions

  1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto in a single layer and cook until crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer the prosciutto to a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. While the prosciutto cooks, tear the bread into bite-sized pieces and place a small bowl. Drizzle with 2 tsp oil and season with Italian seasoning. Toss to coat.
  3. When the prosciutto is done, add the bread to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bread is golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer the croutons to a serving bowl.
  4. Hold a chicken breast flat with the palm of your hand on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to slice it horizontally into two even pieces. Put the chicken in a sealable plastic bag and pound with a meat mallet until the breast is about ¼ inch thick. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  5. Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper in another shallow bowl.
  6. Coat a piece of chicken in the egg, then press gently into the breadcrumb mixture on both sides. Place on a plate or cookie sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
  7. Wipe the skillet clean with paper towels and return it to medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add remaining oil and swirl to coat the bottom, then add chicken breasts to the pan in a single layer. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove to a clean cutting board to rest.
  8. While the chicken cooks, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, garlic, lemon juice, and remaining salt, and pepper until smooth.
  9. Crumble cooked prosciutto. Slice the chicken into thin strips. Add to a bowl with croutons, along with lettuce, and tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Enjoy!