Crispy Herbed Chicken Caesar Pitas (Printable Version)

Tender herbed chicken cutlets with a golden crust, fresh Caesar salad, and warm pita pockets.

# 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)

# Directions:

01 - Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner cutlets, yielding 4 cutlets total.
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.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken cutlets and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
05 - Warm 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 with cherry tomatoes if using in a mixing bowl.
07 - Slice the crispy chicken into strips.
08 - Cut each pita in half to form pockets. Fill each pocket with Caesar salad, then add chicken strips.
09 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy herbed crust stays perfectly crunchy even after the chicken cools down
  • Everything tucks neatly into warm pita pockets, so every bite holds all the flavors together
  • You get that satisfying Caesar salad crunch alongside tender, juicy chicken
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the chicken, work in batches if necessary, or the breading will steam instead of crisp up
  • Let the cooked chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing, so the juices redistribute and don't escape all over your cutting board
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part, so you never serve undercooked meat
  • Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels before starting the breading process, or the flour won't adhere properly
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