Charred Chicken Caesar Flatbread Recipe

Juicy, charred chicken Caesar salad is always a satisfying choice, but serving it on soft, fluffy flatbreads makes it even better. These charred chicken Caesar flatbreads are easy to prepare, full of texture, and ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or relaxed entertaining. The chicken can be cooked in the oven or in the air fryer, so you can choose the method that works best for you.

A well-made chicken Caesar salad has everything you want in one dish: crisp lettuce, savory dressing, juicy chicken, salty parmesan, and plenty of crunch. When the lettuce stays fresh and the dressing is rich rather than watery, it becomes a hearty salad that works just as well for lunch as it does for dinner.

Turning that classic salad into a flatbread meal is a simple way to make it feel more substantial. The warm flatbread gives you a soft base, while the crisp Caesar topping and charred chicken add contrast. Serve the flatbreads individually for a quick meal, or place everything on a platter and let everyone build their own.

Instead of traditional croutons, this recipe uses crispy chickpeas. They bring crunch, flavor, and an extra boost of protein. The chickpeas roast in the oven while the chicken cooks, making the process efficient and easy. The Caesar dressing is also worth making generously because it works beautifully as a dip or sauce for other simple meals.

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs stay juicy as they cook and are less likely to dry out than chicken breasts. Chicken breasts can also be used if preferred.
• Miso paste. White miso adds a deep, savory flavor to the Caesar dressing. If you cannot find it, Dijon mustard is a good substitute.
• Fish sauce. Traditional Caesar dressing often uses anchovies. Fish sauce gives a similar savory depth in a convenient form. Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce can also work.
• Lettuce. Romaine lettuce is ideal because it is crisp and sturdy. Baby gem, gem lettuce, or iceberg lettuce are also good options.
• Aioli. Garlic aioli gives the dressing instant creaminess and flavor. Regular mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, or whipped cottage cheese can be used instead.
• Chickpeas. Roasted chickpeas replace croutons and add a crisp, smoky element to the salad topping.
• Flatbreads. Use large, soft flatbreads or wraps that can hold the salad and chicken without falling apart.

How to make them

Start by mixing the chicken marinade with olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss the diced chicken through the marinade until every piece is coated, then spread it out on a lined oven tray. Roast until the chicken is golden and lightly charred around the edges.

On a separate tray, toss the drained chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt. Roast them until they are golden and crispy. While the chicken and chickpeas cook, prepare the salad and dressing.

For the dressing, mix aioli, grated parmesan, white miso paste, fish sauce, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Cook the bacon in a hot pan until crisp, then combine it with shredded lettuce, scallions, parmesan, crispy chickpeas, and some of the dressing.

To assemble, divide the dressed Caesar salad between the flatbreads. Top with the charred chicken, then finish with more crispy chickpeas, extra parmesan, black pepper, and another drizzle of dressing.

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