Description
A delicious and crispy chicken Caesar sandwich with tender chicken, fresh romaine, and creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices of your favorite bread (ciabatta or brioche works great)
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Submerge the chicken breasts in buttermilk and let them marinate for at least 10 minutes to ensure tenderness and flavor.
- Prepare Breading Station: In three separate bowls, set up your breading station—one for flour mixed with garlic powder, one for panko breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, and the last for the marinated chicken.
- Bread the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dip each piece first in the flour, ensuring it’s coated well. Next, dip it into the panko mixture, pressing it down gently for an even coating.
- Heat Oil: In a frying pan over medium-high heat, add enough olive oil to cover the bottom. Allow it to heat until shimmering.
- Fry Chicken: Carefully place the breaded chicken breasts in the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Toast the Bread: While the chicken is cooking, toast the slices of bread in a separate skillet or toaster until golden and crisp.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Start with one slice of toasted bread. Layer on a generous amount of chopped romaine lettuce, followed by the crispy chicken, grated Parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of Caesar dressing. Top with another slice of toasted bread.
- Slice and Serve: Cut the sandwich in half for easier handling, and serve immediately while the chicken is still hot and crispy.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours if possible.
- Feel free to customize with additional toppings like avocado or tomatoes.
- Using a meat thermometer ensures the chicken is cooked perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich, Caesar Salad Sandwich, Fried Chicken Sandwich