🥗 Crispy Parmesan Chicken Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing 🍗🧀🌿
⏱ Prep Time: 20 mins | 🔥 Cook Time: 15 mins
🍽 Servings: 2 | ⚡ Calories: ~450 per serving
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
2 chicken breasts, sliced 🍗
½ cup breadcrumbs or panko
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
1 egg, beaten 🥚
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
Olive oil for frying 🫒
For the Salad:
4 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens 🥬
2 lemon wedges 🍋
Extra Parmesan for garnish
For the Dressing:
¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill 🌿
Salt & pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions:
Dip sliced chicken into beaten egg, then coat with a mix of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Pan-fry in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through (about 3–4 minutes per side). Meanwhile, mix all dressing ingredients until smooth. Assemble greens on a plate, top with chicken, sprinkle with extra Parmesan and parsley, add lemon wedges, and serve with the creamy dressing on the side.
💡 Tips:
Swap the greens for baby spinach or kale, and add cherry tomatoes or avocado for more color and nutrients! The dressing can be prepped in advance and kept chilled.