Caesar Crusted Chicken Food

CHICKEN CAESAR CROUTON CUPS

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F.
• Stir the butter, grated garlic and Italian seasoning in a small bowl until combined. Use a rolling pin to flatten out each slice of bread. Trim the edges to remove the crusts and make each slice into a 3-inch square. Brush both sides of each slice with the butter mixture. Press one slice into each cup of a 12-cup muffin pan, so that the bread is completely covering the bottom and the corners are coming up the sides of the cup.
• Bake until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the muffin pan 15 minutes, then transfer the crouton cups to a rack to cool completely; they will crisp up as they cool.
• Using a vegetable peeler, shave 12 small Parmesan curls onto a small plate. Finely grate the remaining Parmesan (you will need 3 tablespoons) and set aside.
• Mound the anchovies, chopped garlic and 1 teaspoon salt on a cutting board. Using the side of a chef's knife, mash and chop the anchovies and garlic until well combined, then continue to work the mixture, holding the knife blade at an angle, until a smooth paste forms.
• Whisk the egg yolk, lemon juice and mustard together in a medium bowl. Adding drop by drop to start and whisking constantly, drizzle a few drops of oil into the yolk mixture. Continue, going slowly, until all the oil has been used and the mixture looks thick and creamy. Add the anchovy mixture and the grated Parmesan and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
• Toss the lettuce, chicken and half of the dressing in a large bowl, then taste and add additional dressing if desired. Mound some salad inside each crouton cup, then top each with a Parmesan curl and serve.

PROPER CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• With my own versions of the classics, like Caesar salad, it's not about changing things entirely; it's about respecting the original while bigging up the flavors and textures where I can. My twists for this salad are to use chicken legs (not dry old breasts!), smoky pancetta and lovely rustic croutons to suck up all the juices. It's a lovely little salad with just a hint of attitude - and it's versatile, as you can serve it hot or cold.
• P.S. Use your imagination - if you have any other unusual salad leaves, flowers or herb shoots lying around, chuck some in to make it look a little less predictable.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the chicken legs in a snug-fitting roasting pan with the pieces of torn-up bread. Sprinkle with the chopped rosemary, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix with your hands to make sure everything is well coated, then lift the chicken legs up to the top, so they sit above the bread. This way, the bread will soak up all the lovely juices from the chicken, giving you the best croutons! Pop the pan into the preheated oven.
• After 45 minutes the chicken should be nicely cooked. Take the pan out of the oven, drape the pancetta or bacon over the chicken and croutons, and put back for another 15 to 20 minutes for everything to crisp up. The chicken legs are ready when you can pinch the meat off the bone easily. When they're cooked, remove the pan from the oven and set it aside for the chicken to cool down slightly.
• Pound the garlic and anchovy fillets in a pestle and mortar or a Flavor Shaker until you have a pulp. Scrape into a bowl and whisk in the Parmesan, creme fraiche, lemon juice and 3 times as much extra-virgin olive oil as lemon juice. Season dressing, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Pull the chicken meat off the leg bones - you can use 2 forks to do this, or your hands if you're tough like me - and tear it up roughly with the croutons and the bacon. Wash, spin dry and separate the lettuce leaves, tear them up and toss with the chicken, croutons, bacon and creamy, cheesy dressing. Scatter with some Parmesan shavings.
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BAKED CAESAR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, avocado and 2 tablespoons cheese; spoon over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

AMAZING CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Mix cheese-flavored crackers, French-fried onions, Italian bread crumbs, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
• Wash and pat chicken breasts dry. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each piece and place mayonnaise-side down in the cracker mixture. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the other side of the chicken and cover with the cracker mixture, patting firmly into the chicken. Place chicken breasts on the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cracker mixture on top; lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH CAESAR ROASTED ROMAINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Season chicken with salt and pepper; place on prepared sheet. Combine cheese, panko, 2 tablespoons oil, parsley, and 1 garlic clove in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Pat panko mixture onto breasts. Roast chicken until crumbs begin to turn golden, about 10 minutes.
• Drizzle romaine with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with remaining 1 chopped garlic clove. Season with salt and pepper. Remove baking sheet from oven; place romaine right around chicken. Roast until chicken is cooked through and lettuce is browned at edges, about 5 minutes. Divide among plates. Top lettuce with anchovies; garnish with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

CAESAR CRUSTED CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup Caesar dressing, buttermilk and salt in a medium bowl. Add chicken; toss to coat.
• Combine breadcrumbs, flour, and parsley in a shallow dish or pie plate. Dredge chicken in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere crumbs to both sides.
• Place on a baking sheet. Chill 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large deep-sided skillet 2 to 3 minutes or until hot. Cook chicken, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve warm or chilled with remaining 1/4 cup Caesar dressing and Romaine leaves.

CAESAR-CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Combine mayonnaise, cheese, mustard, lemon juice and garlic in medium bowl. Arrange chicken on baking sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with crouton crumbs.
• Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serve with mixed salad greens drizzled with Italian Dressing.

CAESAR CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a zip lock plastic bag, make marinade by mixing together olive oil, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic salt and pepper.
• Add chicken, seal bag and shake to mix thoroughly and coat chicken.
• Refrigerate at least 1/2 hour.
• On shallow plate, mix crushed croutons and parmesan.
• Remove chicken from marinade and drain; reserve marinade.
• Add chicken, one piece at a time, to crouton mixture, dredging to coat.
• Place chicken on greased shallow baking pan; drizzle reserved marinade over chicken Bake at 400 degrees for about 18 min.
• or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.
• Arrange lettuce leaves on serving plate, place chicken on lettuce leaves and garnish with lemon slices.

PISTACHIO CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat Oven and Cook Quinoa: Preheat oven to 400 degrees, place veggie stock, quinoa, 1 cup water and a pinch of salt in a small pot. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes.
• Prep and Cook Chicken: Wash and dry all produce. Shell and roughly chop pustachios. Pat chicken dry with paper towel, and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Evenly spread a thin layer of mustard on top of chicken. Press pistachios into mustard. Bake until no longer pink in center, about 20 minutes.
• Make Salad: While chicken cooks dice cucumber and tomato. Chop mint leaves, saving 1 tbsp for garnish. Halve, peel, and finely dice2 tbsp shallot. Zest and halve lime. Dice jalapeno, removing ribs, and seeds for less heat. Combine everything in a medium bowl. Toss with a squeeze of lime and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Slice Chicken: When chicken is cooked enough, remove from oven and rest 3 minutes before thinly slicing.
• Season Quinoa: When quinoa is ready, fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Stir in a drizzle of sherry vinegar and drizzle of olive oil.
• Plate: Serve chicken on a bed of quinoa. Spoon cucumber jalapeno salad on top and garnish with reserved mint.

GRILLED CAESAR CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine dressing, oil, mustard and garlic. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 7-8 minutes on each side.

CAESAR SHEET-PAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• For marinade, in a large bowl, mix lemon juice and dressing; remove 2 tablespoons mixture for potatoes. Add chicken to remaining marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate chicken and reserved marinade 4 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 400°. Place chicken on center of a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; discard chicken marinade. Toss potatoes and carrots with reserved marinade and seasonings; arrange around chicken., Roast until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and potatoes are tender, 30-40 minutes.

AMISH OVEN CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Combine melted butter with flour, salt, pepper and herbs.
• Place cereal crumbs in a shallow bowl.
• Dip chicken pieces in the butter mixture then roll in crumbs.
• Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan.
• Bake 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.

HERBED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Brush chicken with oil. Combine the basil, oregano, garlic salt if desired, pepper and paprika; sprinkle over chicken. Grill, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°, turning several times. , Arrange romaine and tomato on plates. Cut chicken into strips; arrange over salads. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with croutons if desired.