Quick Caesar Salad Cups by @feelgoodfoodie

17 min

10 servings

🥖

70 g

Sourdough bread

🍗

340 g

Chicken tenders

🧂

8 g

Italian seasoning

🧀

2 tbsp

Parmesan

🥑

4 ml

Avocado oil spray

🥚

60 ml

Caesar dressing

🥬

120 g

Gem lettuce

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C).

  2. Sprinkle
    • sourdough bread
    • Italian seasoning

    Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning evenly over the 2 sourdough bread slices.

  3. Sprinkle
    • chicken tenders
    • Italian seasoning

    Sprinkle the remaining 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning over the 12 ounces chicken tenders.

  4. Rub
    • chicken tenders
    • Italian seasoning

    Rub the seasoning all over the chicken tenders with clean hands.

  5. Sprinkle
    • sourdough bread
    • grated Parmesan cheese

    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese over the seasoned sourdough bread.

  6. Coat
    • sourdough bread
    • chicken tenders
    • avocado oil spray

    Lightly coat the bread and chicken with avocado oil spray.

  7. Place
    • sourdough bread
    • chicken tenders

    Place the seasoned bread and chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

  8. Air-fry
    • sourdough bread
    • chicken tenders

    Air fry for 7 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and the bread is crisp.

  9. Transfer
    • sourdough bread
    • chicken tenders

    Transfer the cooked bread and chicken to a cutting board.

  10. Chop
    • sourdough bread
    • chicken tenders

    Chop the cooked bread and chicken into small bite-size cubes.

  11. Add
    • sourdough bread
    • chicken tenders

    Add the chicken and bread cubes to a mixing bowl.

  12. Pour
    • Caesar dressing
    • sourdough bread
    • chicken tenders

    Pour 1/4 cup Caesar dressing over the chicken and crouton mixture.

  13. Toss
    • Caesar dressing
    • sourdough bread
    • chicken tenders

    Toss until the chicken and croutons are evenly coated with dressing.

  14. Arrange
    • Gem lettuce

    Arrange 8 to 12 Gem lettuce leaves on a serving platter as individual cups.

  15. Divide
    • Gem lettuce
    • sourdough bread
    • chicken tenders

    Divide the dressed chicken and crouton mixture among the Gem lettuce cups.

  16. Grate
    • Parmesan cheese for serving

    Grate Parmesan cheese over the salad cups and serve immediately.

Quick Caesar Salad Cups by @feelgoodfoodie

17 min

10 servings

🥖

70 g

Sourdough bread

🍗

340 g

Chicken tenders

🧂

8 g

Italian seasoning

🧀

2 tbsp

Parmesan

🥑

4 ml

Avocado oil spray

🥚

60 ml

Caesar dressing

🥬

120 g

Gem lettuce

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/16

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C).

  2. Step 2/16

    Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning evenly over the 2 sourdough bread slices.

    🥖sourdough bread
    🧂Italian seasoning
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/16

    Sprinkle the remaining 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning over the 12 ounces chicken tenders.

    🍗chicken tenders
    🧂Italian seasoning
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/16

    Rub the seasoning all over the chicken tenders with clean hands.

    🍗chicken tenders
    🧂Italian seasoning

  5. Step 5/16

    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese over the seasoned sourdough bread.

    🥖sourdough bread
    🧀grated Parmesan cheese
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/16

    Lightly coat the bread and chicken with avocado oil spray.

    🥖sourdough bread
    🍗chicken tenders
    🥑avocado oil spray

  7. Step 7/16

    Place the seasoned bread and chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

    🥖sourdough bread
    🍗chicken tenders
    🥢tongs

  8. Step 8/16

    Air fry for 7 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and the bread is crisp.

    🥖sourdough bread
    🍗chicken tenders
    🥢tongs

  9. Step 9/16

    Transfer the cooked bread and chicken to a cutting board.

    🥖sourdough bread
    🍗chicken tenders
    🥢tongs
    🪵cutting board

  10. Step 10/16

    Chop the cooked bread and chicken into small bite-size cubes.

    🥖sourdough bread
    🍗chicken tenders
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  11. Step 11/16

    Add the chicken and bread cubes to a mixing bowl.

    🥖sourdough bread
    🍗chicken tenders
    🥣mixing bowl

  12. Step 12/16

    Pour 1/4 cup Caesar dressing over the chicken and crouton mixture.

    🥚Caesar dressing
    🥖sourdough bread
    🍗chicken tenders
    🥄measuring cup
    🥣mixing bowl

  13. Step 13/16

    Toss until the chicken and croutons are evenly coated with dressing.

    🥚Caesar dressing
    🥖sourdough bread
    🍗chicken tenders
    🥣mixing bowl

  14. Step 14/16

    Arrange 8 to 12 Gem lettuce leaves on a serving platter as individual cups.

    🥬Gem lettuce

  15. Step 15/16

    Divide the dressed chicken and crouton mixture among the Gem lettuce cups.

    🥬Gem lettuce
    🥖sourdough bread
    🍗chicken tenders
    🥚Caesar dressing
    🥣mixing bowl

  16. Step 16/16

    Grate Parmesan cheese over the salad cups and serve immediately.

    🧀Parmesan cheese for serving
    🧀box grater

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Meat, Poultry, Herbs, Seasonings, Oil, Cooking spray, Condiments, Salad dressing, Vegetables, Leafy greens

Ingredients

Sourdough bread, Chicken tenders, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, Avocado oil spray, Caesar dressing, Gem lettuce

Notes

Italian seasoning (divided, 1 tsp for bread and 3 tsp for chicken), Parmesan (plus more for serving, grated), Caesar dressing (steakhouse caesar dressing), Gem lettuce (for serving)

Allergens

Gluten, Egg, Milk, Fish

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Low carbohydrate, Ketogenic

Calories

130 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 12g, Carbohydrates: 6g, Dietary fiber: 1g, Total fat: 7g, Saturated fat: 2g, Sugars: 1g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 95mg, Iron: 0.7mg, Potassium: 210mg, Sodium: 300mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 120mcg RAE, Vitamin K: 35mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.25mg, Vitamin B12: 0.15mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

7 minutes

Overall

17 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

16 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring spoons, measuring cup, mixing bowl, chef's knife, cutting board, box grater, tongs

Appliances

Air fryer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Salad, Appetizer

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Party, Game day, Potluck

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

American, Italian-American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Crispy, Juicy, Tender, Creamy

Flavors

Savory, Umami, Herby, Tangy, Cheesy, Garlicky

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Serve immediately for the best crisp texture.,Do not leave chicken salad cups out for more than 2 hours.), fridge : 2 days (Store the cooked chicken mixture in an airtight container at or below 40°F (4°C).,Store lettuce separately and assemble just before serving.,Croutons will soften after being mixed with dressing.), freezer : (Freezing assembled salad cups is not recommended because lettuce and dressed croutons become watery and soft.)