Crispy Parmesan Asparagus Chicken (Printable)

Golden crispy asparagus meets tender chicken and fresh greens with zesty lemon dressing for a satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ Crispy Parmesan Asparagus

01 - 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
02 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese
03 - 1/2 cup gluten-free or regular panko breadcrumbs
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
06 - 1/4 tsp salt
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Shredded Chicken

09 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
10 - 1/4 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Salad Base

12 - 6 cups mixed salad greens
13 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan or Asiago cheese

→ Lemon Dressing

16 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
17 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
18 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
19 - 1 tsp honey
20 - 1/2 tsp salt
21 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
03 - Dip each asparagus spear in egg, then coat with Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet.
04 - Drizzle asparagus with olive oil. Bake 12-15 minutes, turning once, until golden and crispy.
05 - While asparagus bakes, season shredded chicken with salt and pepper. Warm slightly if desired.
06 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
07 - In a large bowl, toss salad greens with cherry tomatoes and red onion.
08 - Divide greens among four plates. Top with shredded chicken and crispy asparagus. Drizzle with lemon dressing and garnish with shaved Parmesan if desired.
09 - Serve immediately while asparagus is warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy Parmesan asparagus tastes like the best indulgent side dish, but it's actually the healthy vegetable you should be eating anyway.
  • You can have dinner ready in under an hour, and somehow it feels more impressive than the time you spent making it.
  • It works as leftovers because you can store components separately and assemble when hunger strikes.
02 -
  • Don't skip the second dip in the egg when coating the asparagus, because a thin first coat isn't enough to hold the breadcrumbs securely, and you'll end up with bare spots.
  • The asparagus must go on the table while it's still warm, because it loses its textural magic as it cools and the coating softens.
03 -
  • If your asparagus spears are particularly thick, slice them in half lengthwise before coating so they cook through evenly without the outside burning.
  • Make the dressing up to a day ahead and store it in a jar where it will taste even better as the flavors meld together.
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