Description
The Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich combines the crunch of breaded chicken, the freshness of romaine lettuce, and the tanginess of Caesar dressing, all nestled in a toasted bun for a gourmet yet easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–8 ounces each), sliced horizontally into cutlets
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beate
1 ½ cups plain breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying (about 3-4 cups)
4 soft sandwich buns or brioche buns, toasted
½ cup creamy Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
2 cups crisp romaine lettuce, finely shredded
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Cutlets: Lay chicken breasts on a cutting board. Slice each breast horizontally into two thinner cutlets. Place each cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them until they are about ½-inch thick
- Set Up Breading Stations: In three shallow dishes, combine the flour with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the first dish. Beat the eggs in the second dish. In the third dish, add the plain breadcrumbs
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken cutlet in the seasoned flour, dip into the beaten eggs, then press into the breadcrumbs. Repeat for all cutlets
- Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet to about 1-inch deep and heat over medium-high heat to 350-375°F (175-190°C)
- Fry the Chicken: Carefully place two breaded chicken cutlets into the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Place on a wire rack to drain excess oil
- Toast the Buns: Lightly toast the sandwich buns in a toaster or skillet
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread Caesar dressing on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add a crispy chicken cutlet, then pile shredded romaine lettuce and grated Parmesan cheese on top. Drizzle with more Caesar dressing and close with the top half of the bu
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich while warm and crispy
Notes
For best results, assemble the sandwich just before serving to maintain crispiness.
Experiment with variations such as using chicken tenders or different bun types.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650-750 kcal
- Sugar: 5-8 g
- Sodium: 1200-1500 mg
- Fat: 40-50 g
- Saturated Fat: 8-12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 45-55 g
- Fiber: 3-5 g
- Protein: 35-45 g
- Cholesterol: 100-150 mg