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Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Savory Chicken Caesar Sandwich for Crisp, Creamy Bliss

Indulge in a homemade Chicken Caesar Sandwich with crispy fried chicken, fresh romaine, and rich Caesar dressing for ultimate satisfaction.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese or Grana Padano
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Chicken
  • 2-3 pieces chicken cutlets or chicken thighs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 2 pieces eggs or flax egg
  • 1 cup panko crumbs or regular breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley or Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Assembly
  • 2-3 hearts romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • 2 pieces French baguettes or ciabatta, sourdough

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Meat mallet
  • Three shallow dishes
  • Skillet
  • slotted spoon
  • Wire rack
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Chop romaine and place in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing, toss gently, cover, and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Pound chicken cutlets to an even thickness, season with salt and pepper.
  4. Prepare a breading station: 1st dish - combine flour, salt, and paprika; 2nd dish - whisk eggs; 3rd dish - mix panko, herbs, and Parmesan.
  5. Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with panko mixture.
  6. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on wire rack.
  7. Slice baguettes, spread dressing, add fried chicken, top with dressed romaine, and sprinkle with extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the sandwich with ingredient substitutions like tofu for a vegetarian option.

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