🧄🍗 Baked Caesar Chicken (Clean Recipe)
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Serves: 4
🛒 Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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½ cup mayonnaise OR Greek yogurt
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
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1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
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1 tbsp olive oil
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4 slices turkey bacon, cooked & crumbled
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Optional: chopped parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Lightly grease a baking dish.
2️⃣ Make Caesar Sauce
In a bowl, mix:
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Mayo (or yogurt)
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Lemon juice
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Dijon mustard
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Worcestershire sauce
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Garlic
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Salt & pepper
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¼ cup Parmesan
Mix until smooth.
3️⃣ Coat Chicken
Place chicken in baking dish.
Spread Caesar mixture generously over each piece.
4️⃣ Make Crunch Topping
In another bowl, mix:
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Breadcrumbs
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Remaining ¼ cup Parmesan
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Olive oil
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Turkey bacon
Sprinkle evenly over chicken.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes
(or until internal temp is 75°C / 165°F).
Topping should be golden and crispy.
6️⃣ Rest & Serve
Let it rest 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with parsley if desired.
🍽 Serving Ideas
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With roasted vegetables
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With rice or pasta
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With green salad
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In wraps or sandwiches
🔁 Variations
✔ Spicy: add chili flakes
✔ Veggie: add broccoli, peppers, zucchini
✔ Low-carb: skip breadcrumbs
✔ Cheesy: add mozzarella on top
🧊 Storage
Fridge: 3 days in airtight container
Freezer: Up to 2 months
Reheat: Oven or air fryer best