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a rice bowl with chicken, salad and dressing
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Caesar Salad Chicken Rice Bowl

This Caesar salad chicken rice bowl features panko fried chicken, Caesar salad, and warm white rice. A satisfying, flavor-packed meal.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Crispy Chicken

  • lbs chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 eggs
  • cup milk
  • hot sauce a few shakes
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumb
  • ½ tsp salt
  • oil for frying

Caesar Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground pepper

Bowl

  • 4 cups cooked white rice Jasmine or Basamati
  • 2 hearts of romaine lettuce chopped
  • extra parmesan
  • crushed croutons

Instructions

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.

Crispy Chicken

  • In a shallow bowl, combine flour, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp paprika.
  • In a second bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and hot sauce.
  • In a third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with ½ tsp salt.
  • Dredge chicken pieces in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg wash, then coat in panko, pressing to adhere.
  • Heat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack.

Caesar Dressing

  • In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon juice, parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Toss the Caesar Salad

  • In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, parmesan, and crushed croutons. Add a few spoonfuls of Caesar dressing and toss until evenly coated.

Assemble the Bowls

  • Divide warm rice among bowls. Top with the dressed Caesar salad mixture and add crispy chicken on top.
  • Finish with extra parmesan, additional crushed croutons, and a drizzle of Caesar dressing if desired.

Notes

  • Fry in batches for best crispiness.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor.
  • Add dressing just before serving to keep lettuce crisp.