Crispy Chicken Caesar Chips (Printable Version)
Crunchy chicken, fresh romaine, parmesan with baked potato chips for a flavorful bite-sized snack.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 large egg
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 frying or baking)
→ 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 Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Slice potatoes thinly (1/8 inch) using a mandoline or sharp knife. Toss with olive oil and sea salt. Arrange in a single layer on baking sheets. Bake 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Let cool.
03 - While chips bake, cut chicken breasts into bite-sized strips or pieces.
04 - Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with panko, parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper mixed.
05 - Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then panko mixture.
06 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (or place on a baking tray with a drizzle of oil for a lighter version). Cook chicken pieces 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
07 - In a bowl, toss shredded romaine with Caesar dressing.
08 - To assemble, 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.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crunch combo of homemade chips against crispy chicken is absolutely addictive
- People go kind of wild when they realize every single component is made from scratch
02 -
- Chips MUST be completely cooled before topping or they'll make everything soggy and sad
- Assembly happens right before serving, or the lettuce wilts and chips lose their crunch
03 -
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes after cooking so the coating stays crispy during assembly
- Room temperature lettuce absorbs dressing better than cold from the fridge