Air-fried crispy chicken strips with Caesar salad, fresh romaine, and Parmesan stuffed into warm pitas.
# What You Need:
→ Crispy Chicken
01 - 2 large chicken breasts, cut into strips
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Cooking spray
→ Caesar Salad
10 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
11 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
12 - 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
13 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Assembly
15 - 4 pita breads
16 - Extra Caesar dressing for drizzling
17 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Place chicken strips in buttermilk and marinate for at least 15 minutes, preferably up to 2 hours for maximum tenderness.
02 - Combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
03 - Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each strip thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure coating adheres.
04 - Place chicken strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking spray.
05 - Air-fry at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, turning strips halfway through cooking, until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Toss chopped romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
07 - Warm pita breads in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable. Cut open carefully to form pockets.
08 - Stuff each pita bread with Caesar salad mixture and 2 to 3 crispy chicken strips. Drizzle with additional Caesar dressing and add lemon juice if desired.
09 - Serve immediately while chicken remains crispy and pitas are warm.
