Protein Packed Reverse Chicken Caesar Salad
This Chicken Patty Caesar Salad takes a classic favorite and gives it a hearty, gluten-free upgrade. Crisp romaine, creamy homemade Caesar dressing, gluten-free croutons, on a perfectly seasoned chicken patty comes together for a reverse salad that's satisfying, flavorful, and anything but boring. It’s crunchy, creamy, protein-packed, and ready in minutes—making it the perfect lunch, quick dinner, or meal-prep hero. Caesar salad just got a serious glow-up.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
Chicken Caesar Salad
- Caesar Dressing as desired
- Romain Lettuce as desired
- Parmesan Cheese as desired
Chicken Base
- 6 Chicken Breasts
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 2 Eggs Optional
Coating the Meat
- 1 cup Arrowroot Powder for coating
Slurry Batter for Chicken
- 1 cup Gluten Free Flour 1-to-1
- 1 cup Arrowroot Powder
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 2 cups Filtered Water
- 1 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Ground
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts into the food processor with all of the Chicken Base ingredients .
- Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper on it and spread the mixture out onto it.
- Shape the mixture into a rectangle that is about 1 -2 inches thick and coat generously with arrowroot powder..
- Freeze the chicken patty.
- Once frozen, prep the slurry batter and coat one side of the patty with it. (Optional: flip the patty over and coat the other side).
- Freeze the patty again.
- Once frozen, air fry the patty (or bake) at 400F for 12-14 minutes.
- Prepare the toppings (cut lettuce, shred the parmesan, make the dressing).
- Once done, cut the chicken into squares and plate a chicken patty topped with lettuce, cheese, and dressing.
Notes
Homemade caesar salad dressing recipe found in my Everyday Staples Book!