Crispy Caesar Chicken Cutlets

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They are so much better than a salad, in our opinion.

By
Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield is the Food Studio Coordinator and Recipe Tester/ Developer at the Dotdash Meredith. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization for 3 years. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. Her work has been featured on Eatingwell.com, Southern Living, People.com, Food & Wine, and Allrecipes.com. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthily. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. She's a member of MAPP a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations. You can follow her adventures @amandaeight. Her go-to kitchen must have? A sharp chef's knife.
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Updated on February 5, 2024
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Amanda Holstein
Amanda Holstein
Tested by Amanda Holstein
Amanda Holstein has loved baking since the age of 6 and now works for the Dotdash Meredith team as a Test Kitchen Assistant. The one tool Amanda cannot live without would have to be a rubber spatula. She calls it "an absolute essential and such a versatile tool".
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TikTok Chicken Caesar Cutlets.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6 (serving size: 1 cutlet)
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This crispy chicken cutlets recipe takes flavor inspiration from the classic Caesar salad. The breadcrumb mixture includes crushed croutons for added flavor and crunch, plus store bought Caesar salad dressing is what adheres that crispy crust to the juicy chicken beneath. It's cooked right in the air fryer for an easy dinner as is, or slice them up to serve over a salad or in a sandwich or wrap.

TikTok Chicken Caesar Cutlets.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (3 ounces) seasoned croutons (such as Texas Toast), crumbled

  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

  • 1/2 cup pre-shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning mix

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard

  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing (such as Ken’s Steak House), plus more for serving

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • cooking spray

  • 6 (4 ounce) chicken breasts cutlets, patted dry

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    all ingredients to make tiktok chicken caesar cutlets gathered on a kitchen counter

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  2. Process croutons in a food processor until finely crumbled, about 8 pulses.

    croutons pulsed until crumbly in the base of a food processor.

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  3. Prepare dredging station. Stir together croutons, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, lemon pepper, oregano, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a shallow bowl. Whisk together Caesar dressing and milk until smooth in a separate shallow bowl. Set aside.

    dredging station prepared, bread crumb crouton mixture in one bowl and a caesar dressing based liquid in another.

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  4. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F for 2 minutes (200 degrees C). Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

  5. Working with 1 cutlet at a time, fully submerge each cutlet into dressing mixture, shaking off excess. Dredge cutlets in crouton mixture, pressing firmly until evenly coated on both sides. Place on a plate in an even layer.

    cutlets being dredge in caesar dressing then pressed into breadcrumb mixture.

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  6. Working in batches, add 2 cutlets to basket in one even layer, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.

    breaded chicken cutlets cooking, in batches, until golden-brown in the air fryer.

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  7. Transfer to a serving platter, and repeat with remaining cutlets. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese and dressing.

    golden-brown caesar chicken cutlets topped with extra parmesan and served with a caesar dipping sauce.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

583 Calories
35g Fat
30g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 583
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 45%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 157mg 52%
Sodium 1280mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 34g 69%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 230mg 18%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 375mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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