Name: Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 croissants, toasted; 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved; Canola oil, for frying; 4-5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 large egg; 2 tbsp flour; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp garlic, minced or paste; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 large egg (for dressing); 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved (for dressing); 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 3 anchovy fillets; 1 tbsp garlic, minced (for dressing); 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp red wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp black pepper (for dressing); Salt, to taste (for dressing); 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; Pinch of salt (for breadcrumbs)

Description

A delightful twist on the classic Caesar sandwich featuring crispy chicken, fresh romaine, and a homemade Caesar dressing all served on flaky croissants.

Ingredients

Scale

4 croissants, toasted
3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
Canola oil, for frying
4–5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 large egg
2 tbsp flour
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp garlic, minced or paste
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 large egg (for dressing)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved (for dressing)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 anchovy fillets
1 tbsp garlic, minced (for dressing)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp black pepper (for dressing)
Salt, to taste (for dressing)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 tbsp unsalted butter
Pinch of salt (for breadcrumbs)

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix all marinade ingredients.
Coat chicken in the mixture and let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Melt butter in a pan over medium-low heat.
Add panko and a pinch of salt, stirring continuously until golden brown (3-4 minutes). Set aside.
In a blender or food processor, blend all dressing ingredients until smooth.
Adjust salt to taste and set aside.
Heat canola oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).
Fry marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through (8-10 minutes).
Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
In a bowl, mix romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, toasted panko, and Parmesan.
Spread Caesar dressing on the bottom halves of the toasted croissants.

Notes

Ensure the oil temperature is correct for frying to achieve crispy chicken.
You can use other types of bread if croissants are not available.
Adjust the seasoning in the Caesar dressing to your taste.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Sandwich
Method: Frying and Blending
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 600
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: Crispy Chicken, Caesar Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich, Delicious Sandwich