Caesar Chicken Flatbread (Printable Version)

Juicy grilled chicken and fresh Caesar salad on crispy flatbread—a delicious fusion of pizza and salad in just 27 minutes.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Flatbread

01 - 2 large flatbreads or naan
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Grilled Chicken

03 - 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
04 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Caesar Topping

08 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
09 - 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
10 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

13 - Extra Parmesan shavings
14 - Lemon wedges

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush both sides of the flatbreads lightly with olive oil and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes until warmed and slightly crisp.
02 - While flatbreads bake, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing until lightly coated.
04 - Remove flatbreads from oven. Arrange sliced chicken evenly over each flatbread. Top generously with Caesar salad mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan. Add cherry tomatoes if desired.
05 - Finish with additional Parmesan shavings and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It gives you all the satisfying crunch and flavor of pizza without feeling heavy afterward.
  • You can throw it together with pantry staples and whatever greens you have on hand.
  • It looks fancy enough to serve guests but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • The contrast between warm crispy flatbread and cool creamy salad is ridiculously addictive.
02 -
  • Do not overdress the romaine or it will make the flatbread soggy within minutes, light and even coverage is the goal.
  • Resting the chicken after cooking is non negotiable, cutting it too soon will leave you with dry meat and a puddle of juice on your board.
  • If your flatbreads are thin, watch them closely in the oven because they can go from perfectly crisp to burnt in under a minute.
03 -
  • Grill the chicken instead of pan cooking it if you want a smoky char that takes the flavor to the next level.
  • Use a yogurt based Caesar dressing if you want to lighten things up without losing that creamy tangy punch.
  • Toast the flatbreads on a hot grill for 2 minutes per side instead of baking them for an extra layer of flavor and texture.
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