Description
A delightful twist on the classic Caesar salad featuring crispy schnitzel and a creamy yoghurt dressing, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces skinless chicken breasts (pounded thin)
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 55 g Panko or breadcrumbs
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Cooking oil (for frying)
- 200 g Skyr or Greek yoghurt (creamy base)
- 1/2 clove garlic
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 25 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 heads baby gem lettuce (fresh and crisp)
- Chopped chives (for serving, optional)
- 10 g Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by pounding the chicken breasts to create thin, even pieces.
- Make the Breading: In a bowl, mix the Panko or breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the garlic mixture, press it into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat the Oil: In a frying pan, heat a generous amount of cooking oil over medium heat.
- Fry the Chicken: Carefully place the breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil.
- Prepare the Dressing: Mix together the Skyr or Greek yoghurt, grated garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Assemble the Salad: Chop the baby gem lettuce and toss in the creamy yoghurt dressing.
- Slice the Schnitzel: Once the chicken is cooked, slice it into strips and arrange on top of the salad.
- Serve: Garnish with additional grated Parmesan and chopped chives, if using.
Notes
For best results, store salad components separately; assemble just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken caesar salad, crispy schnitzel, yoghurt dressing, family recipe, quick meal