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Crispy chicken Caesar sandwich with fresh lettuce and creamy dressing

Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwiches

A delightful twist on the classic Caesar salad, offering layers of crispy fried chicken, crunchy Romaine lettuce, and creamy Caesar dressing, all nestled in warm sandwich rolls.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, for frying
For the Sandwich
  • 4 large sandwich rolls, split
  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 clove minced garlic

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Pour the buttermilk into another shallow dish.
  4. In a third dish, mix panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese.
Cooking
  1. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture and shake off the excess.
  2. Dip it into the buttermilk and then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry each chicken breast until golden and crispy, about 4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until fully cooked through.
Assembly
  1. Mix melted butter and minced garlic in a small bowl. Brush the cut sides of the sandwich rolls with this mixture and place on a baking sheet.
  2. Toast the rolls in the oven for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Assemble the sandwiches: place each piece of chicken on the bottom half of the toasted roll, top with shredded Romaine lettuce, drizzle with Caesar dressing, and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese. Close with the top half of the roll.

Notes

Add lemon juice for a zesty kick or customize with avocado or bacon. Serve with extra dressing on the side.