Crispy Herbed Chicken Caesar Pitas (Print Version)

Golden crispy herbed chicken with fresh Caesar salad in warm pita pockets.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

→ Assembly

18 - 4 large pita breads
19 - Lemon wedges

# Cooking Directions:

01 - Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner cutlets for even cooking.
02 - Place flour in one shallow bowl. Whisk eggs with milk in a second bowl. Combine panko, grated Parmesan, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
03 - Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip into egg mixture, then press firmly into panko mixture until evenly coated on all sides.
04 - Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook cutlets 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Drain on paper towels.
05 - Heat pita breads in dry skillet or warm oven for 1–2 minutes until soft and pliable.
06 - Combine romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes in large bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
07 - Cut cooked chicken into strips for easy pita filling.
08 - Cut each pita in half to form pockets. Fill with Caesar salad mixture and top with chicken strips. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The panko Parmesan crust stays impossibly crispy, even after the chicken cools down slightly
  • Everything cooks in one pan and comes together in under 40 minutes
  • The pita pocket keeps all that glorious Caesar dressing contained instead of dripping down your arm
02 -
  • Let breaded chicken rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes before slicing to keep the crust intact
  • Dont overcrowd the skillet or the chicken will steam instead of getting crispy
  • Warm pitas are essential because cold ones can tear when you try to open them
03 -
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels before breading for better adhesion
  • Use one hand for wet ingredients and one for dry to keep your fingers from getting completely coated in breading
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