Chicken Caesar Cutlets
A Fresh & Zesty Warm Weather Meal
Chicken Caesar Cutlets are a perfect warm weather meal. Crispy chicken cutlets on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside all topped with crisp romaine lettuce and the perfect homemade dressing that is both salty and creamy.
A truly delicious dish.
One of the perks of this meal is that you can make this all ahead of time and reheat the chicken. This is a quick and easy meal that works for families that all eat at different times.
You can also make a salad out of this meal if you prefer another way to eat it.
Additionally, this makes a great sandwich or wrap!
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Set Yourself Up For Success
Breading chicken can seem intimidating to people but this method of cooking does not have to be. Set yourself up an organized breading station and it will be a breeze.
As you can see, I flattened the chicken into thinner, smaller pieces. It is totally fine if every piece is not the same size.
Just be sure to adjust your cooking time accordingly. Smaller pieces means less cooking time, bigger pieces means more.
Butter and Oil
You will see that I use butter and oil in this recipe. I like to use olive oil, but the smoke point is not very high.
This means that at high heat, the oil becomes toxic and has an acrid taste. I add the butter to help temper the oil.
This also adds a really great flavor to these cutlets.
Overcrowding
You do not want to overcrowd your pan when frying. You also want to make sure that once you add several pieces and they start frying, that you do not add another piece.
The cold pieces will cool the oil and will make the pieces that have already been cooking be greasy. It is best to work in batches.
Worcestershire Powder
This is a newer to me ingredient that I have been trying out in a few recipes.
I love Worcestershire Sauce, but the excess liquid it adds means it isn’t a good fit for many recipes. Worcestershire Powder can also make an amazing Bloody Mary.
It works miracles in my Mediterranean Inspired Hamburger Pitas with Peppers and Onions because it sort of binds the meat together, making a bit of a gravy which tastes delicious.
This ingredient is ideal for making salad croutons because using liquid Worcestershire Sauce makes the bread too soggy and it does not crisp up as well in the oven.
I also like the texture that it gives to the dressing.
Where To Buy Worcestershire Powder
I buy this Worcestershire Sauce Powder on Amazon. It is $11.99 for a decent sized bag.
*That is an Amazon affiliate link, meaning Amazon pays me a small commission if you use the link to make a purchase.*
This powder will last forever. I have a few recipes coming up where I use it, so it wonét go to waste if you buy it.
My New Favorite Ingredient
I recently discovered this lemon powder when I got on a smoothie kick. I was looking for something to boost my vitamin C.
I also wanted to add it to water. I liked the way it dissolved and the intense flavor it added, so I started using it to make some salad dressings and marinades.
It is more reliable then the lemons I get fresh from the store. The flavor is consistent and it is much easier to measure.
Another Amazon Find
I got this 100% Natural Lemon Powder on Amazon. I linked it there on my Amazon shop.
*I do get a small commission from Amazon if you use that Affiliate Link. This costs you nothing extra.*
Caesar Lovers
If you love these cutlets, you will really love my Caesar Salad Recipe. It uses a lot of the same ingredients you will make the most delicious croutons.
I also have a very delicious Caesar Pasta Salad that you will love.
Bread Crumbs
Pictured above are the bread crumbs I use. You can find these anywhere.
You can also use any other bread crumbs you like or you can always make your own!
You can have your salad on top of your chicken, as you see in the pictures, or on the side.
Chicken Caesar Cutlets
Chicken Caesar Cutlets are a perfect warm weather meal. Crispy chicken cutlets on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Topped with crisp romaine lettuce and the perfect homemade dressing that is both salty and creamy. A delicious meal.
Ingredients
- For The Cutlets
- 2 to 3 large boneless chicken breasts, approximately 2 lbs of chicken
- 4 cups of seasoned Italian bread crumbs
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (or whatever frying oil you use)
- 5 tablespoons of salted butter
- 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
- Black Pepper
- Coarse Salt
- 1 Lemon
- For The Dressing
- 1.5 Cups of Mayo
- 1 tablespoon of grainy mustard
- 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon of Worcestershire powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of lemon powder
- 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon of dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 3 stalks of crisp romaine lettuce
- Fresh Parmesan cheese
- *pictures of products I use with links, in the post, before the recipe card.
Instructions
- To make the cutlets, place the chicken breasts inside a ziploc bag, or in between some plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or the side of a heavy can of soup or vegetable, pound out the chicken breast until its flattened. I make these about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch thick. It is ok if the chicken breaks apart a little bit. Work in batches.
- Remove the chicken and trim into smaller, more manageable pieces. I end up having about 6 to 8 pieces of chicken.
- Prepare three dishes for breading and a baking sheet to put the breaded chicken on to work with. I cover my baking sheet with foil.
- In one dish whisk the eggs and milk, in another dish add the bread crumbs. In one dish have the chicken.
- Dip the breasts into the egg mix and get them really well coated, then into the bread crumbs, make sure the chicken is well coated. Set aside on plate.
- Prepare a skillet with the olive oil and the butter, let this get very hot but not smoking.
- Add your chicken a few pieces at a time. Work in batches. IF you add a few pieces of chicken and they start frying, do not add an extra piece, at the same time, as adding a cold piece will cool the oil and the ones that have been cooking will start to absorb the oil.
- Fry the chicken for about 5 to 7 minutes on one side, flip and fry on the other side. All pans and stoves will cook differently. This cook time is a suggestion. It will also make a difference how thick your chicken is. My pieces cooked fully in this time. You can use a meat thermometer to make sure they are done. Work in batches and remove the chicken as it cooks to the baking sheet. Add a squueze of lemon as it comes out of the pan. *if you have thicker chicken and you see the chicken breading getting too dark, you can remove the chicken, place the chicken on the baking sheet and place the pieces in a 375 degree oven to finish cooking.
- To make the dressing, To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until very well combined. Place into a bowl or salad dressing container and refrigerate for one hour before serving. You can start by using a little of the ingredients at a time, taste and add more. The lemon powder is very strong, use sparingly. You can make the dressing and serve immediately, but it does taste better after it sits for a bit.
- To serve the chicken, sprinkle with the grated parmesan, black pepper and a pinch of salt. Top with chopped romaine, drizzle with the dressing and add some fresh parm. You an also add more black pepper.
Looking for a chicken dish inspired by further East regions? My Spicy Chicken may be just what you need!