Crispy Herbed Chicken Caesar Pitas (Printable Version)

Golden breaded chicken cutlets with fresh Caesar salad tucked into warm pita pockets for a hearty handheld meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the 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

→ For the 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)

→ For Assembly

18 - 4 large pita breads
19 - Lemon wedges (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner cutlets, resulting in 4 total pieces.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: place flour in the first, whisk eggs with milk in the second, and combine panko, grated Parmesan, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the third.
03 - Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip into egg mixture, then press firmly into panko mixture to coat evenly on all sides.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cutlets and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
05 - Heat pita breads in a dry skillet or warm oven for 1–2 minutes until soft and pliable.
06 - Combine romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes (if using) in a large bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
07 - Cut cooked chicken cutlets into thin strips for easy pita filling.
08 - Cut each pita in half to form pockets. Fill each pocket with Caesar salad mixture, then top with chicken strips.
09 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The crunch stays impossibly crisp even after tucking into warm pita
  • Everything comes together in under 45 minutes with pantry staples
  • Each bite hits that perfect balance between hot seasoned chicken and cool crisp salad
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd the skillet or the chicken will steam instead of crisp
  • Letting breaded chicken rest for a few minutes before cooking helps the coating adhere better
  • Pitas need to be warm or they will split when you try to open them
03 -
  • Pat chicken extremely dry before breading for better adhesion
  • Use one hand for dry ingredients and one for wet to keep the process tidy
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