Description
This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich combines crunchy chicken with creamy Caesar dressing and fresh romaine for an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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- 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 sea salt
- 5 chicken cutlets see note 1
- sea salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- oil for frying
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup panko crumbs
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 romaine hearts chopped
- 1–2 French baguettes
- Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Prepare the Caesar dressing by mixing mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, garlic, black pepper, and sea salt in a bowl.
- Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the flour mixture by combining flour, salt, and smoked paprika.
- Beat eggs with salt in a separate bowl.
- Mix panko crumbs, breadcrumbs, parsley, black pepper, sea salt, oregano, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese for the breadcrumb coating.
- Dredge chicken in flour mixture, then egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Toast the French baguettes.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading Caesar dressing on baguettes, layering chopped romaine and fried chicken cutlets, then topping with additional Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken in the egg and breadcrumb mixtures
- Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor
- This recipe works great with chicken thighs as well
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg