# What You Need:
→ For the Crispy Chicken
01 - 2 large chicken breasts, cut into strips
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
04 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon paprika
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
09 - Cooking spray
→ For the Caesar Salad
10 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
11 - ½ cup Caesar dressing
12 - ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
13 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Assembly
15 - 4 pita breads, warmed
16 - Extra Caesar dressing, for drizzling
17 - Lemon wedges (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Submerge chicken strips in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for enhanced tenderness.
02 - Combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
03 - Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Press each strip firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to ensure even coating.
04 - Arrange breaded strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Cook at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
05 - Combine chopped romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes (if using) in a large bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
06 - Heat pita breads in a dry skillet or microwave. Slice open to create pockets for filling.
07 - Fill each pita pocket with Caesar salad mixture and 2–3 chicken strips. Drizzle with additional Caesar dressing and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
08 - Serve immediately while chicken remains crispy and pitas are warm.
