Chicken Caesar Schnitz Salad

Dinner
High Protein
Lunch
Salad
Chicken Caesar Schnitz Salad

Caesar salad, but not as you know it. For maximum salty deliciousness, instead of just using a plain egg wash, we dip the chicken in a Caesar egg binder of anchovy, lemon, parmesan and avo oil before coating in breadcrumbs. We then lightly fry in our avo oil, finish it off in the oven, before topping the chicken schnitz with a zingy fresh salad. Big flavour. Big texture. And a great way to use up old bread.

Serves 2

FOR THE CHICKEN

  • 2 chicken breasts, butterflied
  • Plain flour
  • Salt & pepper
  • 2 thick slices of old bread, blitzed into breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • Glug of Uppa Club Extra Virgin Avocado Oil (for frying)

CAESAR MIX

  • 1 egg
  • 2 anchovy fillets
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • Big squeeze of lemon
  • Dash of Uppa Club Extra Virgin Avocado Oil

FOR THE SALAD

  • 1 romaine lettuce, chopped
  • Extra Parmesan, shaved

FOR THE DRESSING

  • 1 tbsp of the Caesar egg binder (scoop this out before coating the chicken)
  • 1/2 cup mayo or natural yoghurt

Made with: Extra Virgin Avocado Oil

Let's Go!

Set up your coating station
You’ll need 3 bowls:
– 1 with plain flour
– 1 with the Caesar binder
– 1 with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan

Make the Caesar binder
Whisk the egg with finely chopped anchovies, grated garlic, lemon juice and slowly pour in a drizzle of avo oil (about a tablespoon) Taste. Adjust to preference...a little more anchovy? A little more acid from the lemon? Once you're happy, scoop out 1 tbsp and set aside for the dressing.

Coat the chicken
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dip each piece into flour, then the Caesar binder, then the breadcrumb and Parmesan mix. Press the crumbs on well.

Fry until golden
Heat a glug of Uppa Club Extra Virgin Avocado Oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken schnitzels for 2–3 mins each side until golden, then transfer to a 180°C oven for 10 minutes to finish cooking through.

Make the dressing
Take half of the Caesar mix you put aside. Stir into mayo for a richer, creamier dressing — or natural yoghurt for a lighter version. Add more of the Caesar mix to taste. Lightly dress your salad leaves.

Plate Up!
Plate the chicken schnitzels. Top with your dressed salad leaves and a sprinkle of Parmesan.

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