Ultimate Chicken Caesar Sandwich
This sandwich features crispy fried chicken cutlets, fresh romaine lettuce, and a creamy Caesar dressing, all served on soft buns.
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Crispy Fried Chicken Cutlets
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½-inch thickness
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sandwich Assembly
- 4 pieces sandwich buns (brioche or your favorite)
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by pounding the breasts to ½-inch thickness. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Dip each chicken breast in flour, then eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken cutlets until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- For the dressing, mix mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the sandwiches by placing crispy chicken cutlets on the buns, topping with romaine lettuce, dressing, and additional grated Parmesan.
Notes
You can customize the toppings based on your preference. Consider adding sliced tomatoes or avocado for extra flavor.