Crispy Herbed Chicken Caesar Pitas (Print Version)

Tender herbed chicken cutlets with golden crust, fresh Caesar salad, and warm pita pockets. Easy 40-minute meal for four.

# What You'll Need:

→ Herbed Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
03 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 2 tablespoons milk
13 - 3 tablespoons olive oil

→ Caesar Salad

14 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
15 - 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
16 - 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
17 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

→ Assembly

18 - 4 large pita breads
19 - Lemon wedges (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner cutlets for a total of 4 cutlets.
02 - Place flour in one shallow bowl. In a second bowl, whisk eggs with milk. In a third bowl, combine panko, grated Parmesan, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
03 - Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, dip in egg mixture, then press into the panko mixture until thoroughly coated on all sides.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken cutlets and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
05 - Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or oven for 1 to 2 minutes until soft and flexible.
06 - Toss romaine, Caesar dressing, and shaved Parmesan in a bowl with cherry tomatoes if using.
07 - Slice the crispy chicken cutlets into strips.
08 - Cut each pita in half to form pockets. Fill each pocket with Caesar salad mixture, then add chicken strips.
09 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The chicken stays incredibly juicy while developing that satisfying crunch that makes you actually want to cook at home instead of ordering delivery
  • Everything comes together in under 45 minutes even on busy weeknights when cooking feels impossible
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan when frying the chicken or the oil temperature will drop and you'll end up with soggy coating instead of crispy crust
  • Let the cooked chicken rest on paper towels for at least a minute before slicing so the juices redistribute instead of running out onto your cutting board
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before breading or the coating won't adhere properly and you'll end up with bare spots
  • Use one hand for dry ingredients and one for wet to avoid those frustrating clumps of breading on your fingers
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