Caesar Crunch Chicken

Caesar Crunch Chicken

#Carb Smart #Calorie Smart #Sodium Smart #Mediterranean

🥘 Ingredients

  • caesar dressing
    ¼ cup
  • carrots
    2 pieces
  • chicken cutlets
    2 pieces
  • cooking oil
    1 tbsp
  • green beans
    2 c
  • italian seasoning
    1 tsp
  • olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • panko breadcrumbs
    ¼ cup
  • parmesan cheese
    ½ cup

🍳 Cookware

  • baking sheet
  • medium bowl
  • baking sheet
  1. 1
    Adjust racks to middle and top positions and preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet . Wash and dry produce. Trim, peel, and halve carrots lengthwise; cut into green beans -sized pieces.
    carrots: 2 pieces, green beans: 2 c
  2. 2
    In a medium bowl , combine panko breadcrumbs , half the parmesan cheese , italian seasoning , a drizzle of olive oil , salt, and pepper.
    panko breadcrumbs: ¼ cup, parmesan cheese: ½ cup, italian seasoning: 1 tsp, olive oil: 1 tbsp
  3. 3
    Pat chicken cutlets dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper. Place on one side of prepared baking sheet. Evenly brush tops of chicken with a thin layer of caesar dressing . Mound coated sides with panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Roast on middle rack ⏱️ 10 minutes .
    chicken cutlets: 2 pieces, caesar dressing: ¼ cup
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, toss green beans and carrots on a second baking sheet with a drizzle of cooking oil , salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until tender and lightly browned ⏱️ 15 minutes .
    cooking oil: 1 tbsp
  5. 5
    Once chicken has roasted, remove sheet from oven. Evenly sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese into a 6-inch-wide circle on empty side of same sheet. Return to middle rack until chicken is browned and cooked through and frico is golden brown ⏱️ 5 minutes . Keep a close eye on frico to avoid burning. Set chicken aside to rest. Let frico cool until crispy, then transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
  6. 6
    Break frico into bite-size pieces; toss with green beans and carrots. Divide veggies and chicken between plates. Drizzle remaining dressing over chicken.