Crispy Herbed Chicken Caesar Pitas (Printable)

Golden crispy herbed chicken paired with Caesar salad and tucked into warm pita pockets for a satisfying twist on a classic.

# What you need:

→ Herbed Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
03 - 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
07 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
09 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 2 tablespoons milk
13 - 3 tablespoons olive oil

→ Caesar Salad

14 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
15 - 0.33 cup Caesar dressing
16 - 0.25 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
17 - 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Assembly

18 - 4 large pita breads
19 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner cutlets, yielding 4 cutlets total.
02 - Place flour in one shallow bowl. In a second bowl, whisk eggs with milk. In a third bowl, combine panko, grated Parmesan, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
03 - Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, dip in egg mixture, then press into the panko mixture until thoroughly coated on all surfaces.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken cutlets and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
05 - Heat pita breads in a dry skillet or oven for 1 to 2 minutes until soft and flexible.
06 - Combine chopped romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and shaved Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Add halved cherry tomatoes if desired.
07 - Cut cooked chicken cutlets into strips suitable for filling.
08 - Cut each pita bread in half to form pockets. Fill each pocket with Caesar salad mixture, then add chicken strips.
09 - Plate immediately and serve with lemon wedges on the side if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The breading on the chicken gets impossibly crispy while staying tender inside, and the pita keeps everything warm and contained
  • Its basically a deconstructed chicken Caesar sandwich but infinitely more fun to eat
02 -
  • Do not skip the flour coating layer or your breading will slide right off in the pan
  • Let the breaded chicken rest on a wire rack for a few minutes after frying so the crust stays crispy instead of getting soggy
03 -
  • Pat the chicken cutlets completely dry before breading or the coating will not adhere properly
  • Use one hand for wet ingredients and one for dry to keep your fingers from becoming a breaded mess
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