Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich Recipe
This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich recipe takes the classic Caesar salad and transforms it into a delicious handheld meal. Crispy breaded chicken cutlets are paired with a creamy homemade Caesar dressing, fresh romaine lettuce, and grated Parmesan cheese, all sandwiched between a French baguette. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of sea salt
Chicken
- 5 chicken cutlets
- Sea salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Flour Mixture
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
Egg Mixture
- 2 eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Breadcrumbs Mixture
- ¾ cup panko crumbs
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Assembly
- 2 romaine hearts, chopped
- 1–2 French baguettes
- Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Prepare Caesar Dressing: In a bowl, mix all Caesar dressing ingredients until smooth. Set aside 4-5 tablespoons for salad.
- Coat Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Bread chicken in flour, egg, and breadcrumb mix.
- Fry Chicken: Fry chicken in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread reserved dressing on baguette, add chicken, Caesar salad, and Parmesan. Close and serve.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked through before assembling sandwiches.
- Adjust seasoning of dressing to taste.
- Be cautious when frying to avoid oil splatters.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 585 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 915mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 191mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich, Caesar Salad, Chicken Sandwich Recipe
