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Miso Caesar Salad with Crispy Sesame Chicken

5 from 3 votes
A miso caesar salad with a base of romaine tossed in a creamy miso caesar dressing, topped with crispy sesame-crusted chicken.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings : 2 servings

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Equipment

Ingredients

For the Miso Caesar Dressing
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp white miso paste
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • ½ lemon, zest & juice
  • 1 grated garlic clove
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste, (optional)
  • black pepper, to taste
For the Salad
  • 4 cups chopped baby romaine hearts
For the Crispy Sesame Chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray, depending on method
For Topping
  • shaved parmesan
  • toasted sesame seeds
  • thinly sliced green onions
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Instructions
 

  1. Pound and bread the chicken (optional)
    Pound 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts to ½-inch thick.
    Set up three shallow bowls: ¼ cup all-purpose flour in one, 1 large egg, and ½ cup panko breadcrumbs tossed with ¼ cup sesame seeds in the third. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper, then dredge each piece in the flour, dip in the egg, and press firmly into the panko-sesame mixture to coat all over.
    Chicken cutlet dredged in panko and sesame seed coating with flour and egg
  2. Cook the chicken (pick one method)
    For the air fryer, spray both sides with cooking spray and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and the internal temperature hits 165°F (75°C).
    For the pan, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden and 165°F (75°C) inside.
    For the oven, set the chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet, spray with cooking spray, and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until 165°F (75°C). Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
    Two golden crispy sesame chicken cutlets in an air fryer
  3. Make the dressing
    In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt, 1 tbsp white miso paste, ¼ cup grated parmesan, ½ lemon, zest & juice, 1 grated garlic clove, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 1 tsp worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp anchovy paste (if using), and black pepper. You can thin with a bit of water if desired.
    Creamy miso caesar dressing whisked in a metal bowl
  4. Toss the salad
    In a large bowl, toss 4 cups chopped baby romaine hearts with about three-quarters of the dressing, adding more to taste.
    Chopped romaine tossed with creamy miso caesar dressing in a mixing bowl
  5. Assemble
    Pile the dressed romaine onto plates and add the sliced sesame chicken and finish with any remaining dressing. Top with shaved parmesan, toasted sesame seeds, and thinly sliced green onions.
    Two bowls of miso caesar salad with crispy sesame chicken and shaved parmesan

Nutrition

Calories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 52gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 182mgSodium: 1116mgPotassium: 1256mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12809IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 386mgIron: 6mg

Notes

  • White (shiro) miso keeps the dressing mild and slightly sweet. If you only have red or barley miso, start with less since they are saltier and stronger.
  • The miso, parmesan, worcestershire, and anchovy all bring salt, so taste the dressing before adding any extra.
  • For the crispiest chicken, don't crowd the pan or basket so the coating can brown on every side.