Crispy Herbed Chicken Caesar Pitas (Printable)

Tender herbed chicken cutlets with a golden crust, paired with 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

→ Assembly

18 - 4 large pita breads
19 - Lemon wedges

# How-To:

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 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 - Heat pita breads in a dry skillet or oven for 1 to 2 minutes until soft and flexible.
06 - Toss romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl until well combined.
07 - Cut the crispy chicken cutlets into uniform strips.
08 - Cut each pita in half to form pockets. Fill each pocket with Caesar salad mixture, then add chicken strips on top.
09 - Plate pitas immediately and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy herbed crust stays crunchy even tucked inside the pita, giving you that perfect texture contrast in every bite
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something special but do not have hours to spend cooking
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking chicken or the temperature will drop and you will lose that crispy crust
  • Let the chicken rest for a couple minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute, keeping everything tender
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before breading, or the coating will not adhere properly and you will lose all that wonderful crunch
  • Use one hand for dry ingredients and one for wet to keep the breading process neat and efficient
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