Crispy Herbed Chicken Caesar Pitas (Printable Version)

Golden crispy herbed chicken cutlets with fresh Caesar salad tucked into warm pita pockets. A satisfying twist on a classic.

# 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 for serving

# Directions:

01 - Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner cutlets for a total of 4 cutlets.
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 panko mixture until thoroughly coated.
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 - Warm pita breads in a dry skillet or oven for 1 to 2 minutes until soft and flexible.
06 - Toss romaine, Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.
07 - Slice 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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The pita pocket keeps everything contained so you get all the flavors in every single bite
  • That crispy herbed crust stays perfectly crunchy even after tucking it inside the warm pita
  • It transforms a basic chicken cutlet into something that feels like restaurant comfort food
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd the pan when frying chicken or the coating will steam instead of crisp up properly
  • Let the fried chicken rest on paper towels for at least 2 minutes before slicing or the juices will run out everywhere
  • Warming the pita breads is absolutely crucial because cold pitas crack open when you try to stuff them
03 -
  • Pat the chicken cutlets completely dry before starting the breading process or the flour will clump up
  • Let your breaded chicken rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes before frying to help the coating set better
  • Keep the fried chicken warm in a 200 degree oven while you finish assembling the pitas
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