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Chicken caesar salad pizza

Easy Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza (Viral Recipe)

If you love crispy, juicy chicken and that creamy Caesar salad dressing flavor, this viral chicken Caesar salad pizza is about to become a regular. Think golden brown chicken, melty mozzarella cheese, crisp romaine lettuce, and bacon piled onto a perfectly baked pizza crust. It’s messy, crunchy, and seriously good.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Chicken:
  • 2 chicken cutlets
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Chicken Breading:
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • Neutral oil for frying
Pizza:
  • 1 homemade or store-bought pizza dough
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • ½ cup Caesar dressing divided
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 handfuls thinly sliced lettuce
  • ⅓ cup cooked bacon bits
  • Freshly grated Parmesan to taste

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Season the Chicken: Mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Season the chicken cutlets generously on both sides.
  2. Bread the Chicken: Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and Italian breadcrumbs. Dredge the chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing firmly so the coating sticks.
  3. Fry Until Crispy: Heat oil in a shallow pan. Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel to drain.
  4. Cut the Chicken: Once slightly cooled, cut the chicken into bite-size squares.
  5. Assemble the Pizza: Roll out the pizza dough and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread tomato sauce and ketchup evenly over the crust, drizzle with Caesar dressing, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, then evenly distribute the crispy chicken pieces.
  6. Bake the Pizza: Preheat a regular oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the pizza on the middle rack for 18–22 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the crust is fully cooked, the bottom is golden brown, and the mozzarella is melted and bubbling. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil.
  7. Add the Caesar Salad & Serve: Let the pizza rest for 2–3 minutes, then top with the Caesar salad, bacon bits, and freshly grated Parmesan. Slice and serve immediately.

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