Melt In Your Mouth Caesar Chicken

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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Caesar Chicken

Crispy, juicy, and bursting with garlic-Parmesan flavor, this easy Caesar chicken is so tender it practically falls apart with each bite. Perfect for weeknights but fancy enough for guests!

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

½ cup Caesar dressing (homemade or store-bought)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs (or crushed croutons for extra Caesar flavor)

1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

For Serving (Optional):

Extra Caesar dressing
Lemon wedges
Chopped parsley

Shaved Parmesan

Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Chicken:

Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (about ½ inch) for even cooking. Pat dry.

2️⃣ Coat & Crust:

Brush both sides of chicken with Caesar dressing.
In a bowl, mix Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, and pepper. Press chicken into the mixture, coating well.

3️⃣ Cook to Perfection:

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook 4-5 mins per side until golden and crispy.
Optional: Finish in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 5 mins if thicker cuts need extra cooking.

4️⃣ Serve & Devour:

Drizzle with extra dressing, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Why This Works

🔥 Double Flavor Bomb: Caesar dressing marinates AND crusts the chicken for max taste.
💡 Pro Tip: For extra tenderness, brine chicken in 2 cups water + 1 tbsp salt for 30 mins before cooking.

Pair With:

Crispy romaine Caesar salad

Garlic mashed potatoes
Roasted asparagus

This chicken is so juicy, so crispy, so Caesar-obsessed—you’ll make it weekly. 😋

Want it baked? Skip the skillet—arrange on a tray at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 mins!