Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad Chips (Printable)
A delicious combination of crispy chicken, fresh Caesar salad, and homemade potato chips creates the perfect appetizer or snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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, thinly sliced (1/8 inch)
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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Slice potatoes thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife. Toss with olive oil and sea salt. Arrange in a single layer on baking sheets. Bake for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
03 - Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized strips or pieces.
04 - Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with panko, parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper mixed together.
05 - Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, then press into panko mixture to coat evenly.
06 - 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. Drain on paper towels.
07 - In a bowl, toss shredded romaine with Caesar dressing until evenly coated.
08 - Top each potato chip with dressed lettuce, a piece of crispy chicken, a shaving of parmesan, and a crack of black pepper. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between hot crispy chicken and cool crisp lettuce hits every satisfaction button at once
- People actually slow down and pay attention when theyre eating something this playful and unexpected
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- Warm chips get soggy fast under the lettuce so assemble right before eating
- Chicken pieces must be truly bite sized or the whole construction falls apart
03 -
- Set up a little assembly station and let guests build their own if you are feeling social
- Extra parmesan in the breading is what elevates this from party trick to serious craving