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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich You’ll Crave Every Time

Experience the delightful crunch of the Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich, a hearty twist on classic Caesar salad that everyone will love.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Caesar Dressing
  • 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt can substitute with more mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste black pepper
Fried Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken cutlets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika can substitute with regular paprika
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko crumbs can substitute with standard breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Assembly
  • 2 hearts romaine chopped
  • 4 pieces French baguettes

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • Meat mallet
  • shallow bowls
  • large skillet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Prepare the Caesar Dressing
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
Toss Romaine
  1. In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine with several tablespoons of the homemade Caesar dressing until evenly coated. Set aside in the refrigerator.
Prepare Chicken
  1. Pound chicken cutlets to about ½ inch thickness and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Set Up Dredging Stations
  1. Prepare three shallow bowls: mix flour and smoked paprika in the first, whisk eggs in the second, and mix panko, parsley, oregano, and Parmesan in the third.
Dredge Chicken
  1. Coat each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, and then press into the panko mixture. Set aside.
Fry Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat ½ inch of vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry chicken cutlets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
Assemble Sandwiches
  1. Slice French baguettes in half and spread Caesar dressing on both halves. Layer with fried chicken and tossed romaine, then close and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover components separately in airtight containers. Chicken stays good for up to 3 days. Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months.

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