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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich

This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich is a flavor explosion with crispy chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and crunchy romaine, making it a perfect meal for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Caesar Dressing
  • ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch sea salt
For the Chicken
  • 5 pieces chicken cutlets see note 1
  • sea salt (to taste)
  • ground black pepper (to taste)
  • oil (for frying)
For Breading & Assembly
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup panko crumbs
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 2 pieces romaine hearts (chopped)
  • 1-2 pieces French baguettes
  • Extra Parmesan cheese (freshly grated) for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, prepare the Caesar dressing by mixing mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Parmesan, garlic, black pepper, and sea salt. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  2. Take 4–5 tablespoons of this dressing and mix it with the chopped romaine lettuce in a medium bowl. Cover both the salad and the remaining dressing and refrigerate.
  3. Lay the chicken cutlets on a cutting board. If they are uneven, gently pound them to make them even. Sprinkle both sides with salt and black pepper.
Breading
  1. Set up a breading station with three shallow plates: First plate, mix flour, salt, and smoked paprika. Second plate, whisk eggs with additional salt until well combined. Third plate, combine panko, breadcrumbs, dried parsley, black pepper, sea salt, dried oregano, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Dredge one chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shake off excess. Next, dip it into the egg mixture, then press it into the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat for all cutlets.
  2. Once the oil is hot (drop in a few breadcrumbs — if they sizzle, it’s ready), carefully place the chicken in the pan. Fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and place on a wire rack.
Assembly
  1. Slice the baguettes into 12 cm (5”) portions and cut each open lengthwise. Spread a layer of the reserved Caesar dressing, place a crispy chicken cutlet on top, followed by a generous helping of the Caesar salad. Sprinkle with extra grated Parmesan. Close the sandwiches and serve immediately with fries.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. For best results, keep the components separate before assembly.