Caesar Salad "Chicken Pizza"

Name: Caesar Salad "Chicken Pizza"
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 1/4 c. panko; 1 tbsp. olive oil; Kosher salt and pepper; 2 tsp. lemon zest plus; 1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice; 6 tbsp. mayonnaise; 2 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; cloves garlic, grated and divided; 1 large egg; 2 oz. extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 2/3 cup); 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 1/2 lb. ground chicken (92% lean); 1 lb. romaine hearts (halved or cut into thirds crosswise if large), chopped (about 12 cups)

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By Tina MartinezPublished: Aug 14, 2025

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a quote pizza made from ground chicken topped with caesar salad on a wooden board

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

577

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Here’s our take on the viral “chicken pizza” that replaces the usual crust with chicken. We made the base with ground chicken, broiled it until juicy, then topped it with a zippy Caesar salad.

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Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup
panko
1 Tbsp.
olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
2 tsp.
lemon zest plus
1 1/2 Tbsp.
lemon juice
6 Tbsp.
mayonnaise
2 tsp.
Dijon mustard
1 1/4 tsp.
Worcestershire sauce
cloves garlic, grated and divided
1
large egg
2 oz.
extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 2/3 cup)
1/2 cup
grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 1/2 lb.
ground chicken (92% lean)
1 lb.
romaine hearts (halved or cut into thirds crosswise if large), chopped (about 12 cups)

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 425°F. Spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
2. Step 2On small rimmed baking sheet, massage panko with oil and a pinch of salt. Toast in oven, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in lemon zest.
3. Step 3Heat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat source. In large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to combine.
4. Step 4In large bowl, beat egg, then stir in Cheddar, 1/4 cup Parmesan, remaining 2 cloves garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Fold in chicken until just combined. Spread into 12- by 8-inch oval on prepared baking sheet and broil 6 minutes. Spread 3 tablespoons dressing on top and broil until chicken is cooked through, 1 to 3 minutes more.
5. Step 5Add romaine to remaining dressing and toss to coat, then toss with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Serve “chicken pizza” topped with salad, panko, and cracked pepper if desired.

Recipe Tip: Look for ground chicken with a higher fat content (we used 92% lean). It won’t dry out as easily and will be more forgiving if you overcook it.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 577 calories, 42 g fat (12 g sat), 225 mg cholesterol, 895 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 2 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 39 g protein

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