Crispy Herbed Chicken Caesar Pitas (Printable)

Tender herbed chicken cutlets with crispy crust paired with Caesar salad in 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 (optional)

→ Assembly

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

# Directions:

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 - Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, dip in egg mixture, then press firmly into the panko mixture until thoroughly coated.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken cutlets and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
05 - Warm pita breads in a dry skillet or oven for 1-2 minutes until soft and flexible.
06 - Toss romaine, Caesar dressing, and shaved Parmesan with cherry tomatoes if using.
07 - Slice the crispy chicken into strips.
08 - Cut each pita in half to form pockets. Fill each pocket with Caesar salad, then add chicken strips.
09 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crunch from the herbed panko crust makes every bite satisfying
  • Everything tucks neatly into a pita, meaning less mess and more flavor in each handful
  • Ready in under an hour but tastes like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • Don't skip the flour coating or your breading will slide right off in the pan
  • Let chicken rest for a couple minutes after cooking so juices redistribute instead of spilling out when you slice
  • Warm pitas are essential because cold pitas crack and fall apart when you try to fill them
03 -
  • Press the panko mixture firmly onto the chicken with your fingers for better adhesion
  • Don't flip the chicken too early or the coating will separate from the meat
  • Use a splatter guard if you have one to keep your stove clean
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