Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad Chips (Printable)
Bite-sized crispy chicken and Caesar salad served on homemade potato chips. Perfect appetizer with golden chicken, fresh lettuce, and parmesan on crispy chips.
# 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 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
→ Potato Chips
10 - 2 large russet potatoes
11 - 2 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1/2 tsp 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 for potato chip preparation.
02 - Slice russet potatoes into 1/8-inch thick rounds using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife. Toss slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon 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 crisp. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
04 - While chips bake, cut chicken breasts into bite-sized strips or cubes suitable for chip topping.
05 - Prepare three shallow bowls: first with 1/2 cup flour, second with beaten egg, third with panko, grated parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper combined.
06 - Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into egg mixture, then press into panko-parmesan mixture to coat thoroughly.
07 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook breaded chicken pieces 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
08 - In mixing bowl, combine shredded romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing. Toss until leaves are evenly coated.
09 - Top each cooled potato chip with dressed romaine, crispy chicken piece, shaved parmesan, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- That irresistible crunch to creamy ratio hits every single time
- Perfect for feeding a crowd without spending hours in the kitchen
- The kind of finger food that makes people feel like kids again
02 -
- Work fast when assembling or the chips will lose their crunch
- Keep the chicken pieces small enough to sit comfortably on each chip
- Room temperature lettuce dresses better than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
- Double the chips because people will snack on them plain while waiting
- Put everything in separate bowls and let guests build their own