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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich


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  • Author: Evee
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 5 sandwiches

Description

This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich transforms classic Caesar salad into a hearty handheld meal, layering golden fried chicken cutlets, chilled romaine in creamy Caesar dressing, and Parmesan inside a crusty baguette.


Ingredients

Caesar Dressing:

1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise

3 tablespoons Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

12 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Pinch of sea salt

Chicken:

5 chicken cutlets (or thinly sliced chicken breasts/thighs)

Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Neutral oil, for frying

Flour Mixture:

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Egg Mixture:

2 eggs

1/4 teaspoon salt

Breadcrumbs Mixture:

3/4 cup panko crumbs

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Assembly:

2 romaine hearts, chopped

12 French baguettes (or ciabatta/sourdough)

Extra Parmesan, freshly grated, for topping


Instructions

  1. Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth. Toss 4–5 tablespoons with chopped romaine and chill both the salad and remaining dressing.
  2. Pound chicken cutlets to even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up dredging stations: one shallow bowl with flour, salt, and smoked paprika; one with beaten eggs and salt; one with panko, breadcrumbs, parsley, pepper, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and Parmesan.
  4. Heat 1/2–3/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Dredge each cutlet in flour (shake off excess), dip in egg, then press into breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, 4–5 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Slice baguettes into 5-inch sections and split open. Spread reserved dressing inside, add a hot cutlet, top with dressed romaine, and sprinkle with extra Parmesan.
  8. Close sandwich and serve immediately.

Notes

For a lighter option, bake breaded chicken at 200°C/400°F for 20–25 minutes or air-fry at 190°C/375°F for 12–15 minutes.

Use ciabatta, sourdough, or brioche instead of baguette for different textures.

Add cayenne or chili flakes for spice.

Substitute some panko with crushed cornflakes for extra crunch.

Use quality store-bought Caesar dressing for a shortcut.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 960mg
  • Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Cholesterol: 155mg