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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich with Street Corn Pasta Salad
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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich with Street Corn Pasta Salad

1 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @celinandcenzo7 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)Meat700 g
  • buttermilkDairy240 ml
  • pickle juicePantry60 ml
  • hot sauce (divided between marinade and pasta dressing)Pantry30 ml
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • garlic powderSpices4 g
  • onion powderSpices4 g
  • cayenne pepperSpices2 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices3 g
  • saltSpices8 g
  • all-purpose flourPantry200 g
  • cornstarchPantry40 g
  • baking powderPantry6 g
  • frying oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre
  • corn (kernels charred)Produce3 pieces
  • bow tie pasta (cooked)Grains300 g
  • orange bell pepper (diced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • red bell pepper (diced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • red onion (diced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • bacon (chopped and cooked)Meat450 g
  • avocado (diced)Produce1 piece
  • mayonnaise (divided between pasta and Caesar dressing)Pantry200 g
  • Greek yogurtDairy120 g
  • lime juice (freshly squeezed)Produce30 ml
  • red wine vinegarPantry20 ml
  • Tajín seasoningSpices6 g
  • romaine lettuce (chopped and washed)Produce2 pieces
  • olive oilPantry60 ml
  • Dijon mustardPantry15 g
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce30 ml
  • garlic (grated)Produce2 pieces
  • Parmesan (finely grated)Dairy80 g
  • burger buns (toasted as garlic bread)Bakery4 pieces
  • butter (softened, for garlic buns)Dairy40 g

per serving

Nutrition

1,218kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
83 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Salad spinner
  • Grater
  • Tongs
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Whisk the buttermilk, pickle juice, hot sauce and seasonings in a bowl.
    • Add the chicken thighs, coat well, cover and refrigerate for several hours.
    Step 1

  2. Make the dry batter

    • Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and the same seasonings used in the marinade.
    Step 2

  3. Char the corn and cook the pasta

    • Char the corn kernels in a hot pan until nicely browned.
    • Cook the bow tie pasta in salted boiling water, then drain and cool.
    Step 3

  4. Chop the vegetables and bacon

    • Dice the orange and red bell peppers and the red onion.
    • Chop the bacon and cook it until crisp.
    Step 4

  5. Make the street corn dressing

    • Whisk the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, Tajín, salt and pepper.
    Step 5

  6. Assemble the pasta salad

    • Combine the pasta, charred corn, peppers, onion, bacon and dressing in a large bowl.
    • Fold in the diced avocado, then chill until serving.
    Step 6

  7. Prepare the lettuce and Caesar dressing

    • Chop, wash and spin the romaine lettuce.
    • Whisk the mayonnaise, olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, pepper and grated Parmesan.
    Step 7

  8. Bread and fry the chicken

    • Coat the chicken in the dry batter, dip back into the marinade, then coat again for a double dredge.
    • Fry in batches in hot oil until deeply golden and crispy.
    Step 8

  9. Build the sandwiches

    • Toast the buns with butter as garlic bread.
    • Spread Caesar dressing on the bottom bun, add the crispy chicken, dressed romaine and more Parmesan, then close the bun.
    Step 9

  10. Serve

    • Serve the sandwiches with the chilled street corn pasta salad on the side.
    Step 10
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