Description
Succulent crispy chicken caesar sandwich delivers a flavor-packed punch of classic caesar dressing and perfectly crisp chicken nestled between toasted bread. Creamy, zesty, and irresistibly crunchy, this sandwich promises a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Bread and Vegetables:
- 4 sandwich rolls or ciabatta rolls
- 1 cup (50 grams) romaine lettuce, chopped
- Optional: homemade croutons for extra crunch
Instructions
- Gently pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness using a kitchen mallet, ensuring even cooking and tender texture.
- Generously season both surfaces of chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Create a crispy coating by first dredging chicken in all-purpose flour, then immersing in whisked eggs, and finally encasing completely with panko breadcrumbs for maximum crunch.
- Preheat a large skillet with olive oil to medium-high temperature (around 375°F), carefully placing breaded chicken to achieve a golden-brown exterior and crisp texture.
- Cook chicken approximately 4-5 minutes per side, monitoring color and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- While chicken cooks, lightly toast sandwich rolls to develop a delicate crispness and warm interior.
- Construct sandwich by layering fresh, crisp romaine lettuce as the foundation, positioning the perfectly fried chicken atop the greens.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing generously across chicken, allowing it to cascade down the crispy surface.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the dressing for an additional layer of savory complexity.
- Optional: Garnish with homemade croutons to introduce extra textural contrast.
- Serve immediately to maintain optimal temperature and crispiness of the chicken.
Notes
- For an extra crispy coating, double-dip the chicken in egg wash and breadcrumbs, creating a thicker, more textured crust.
- Gluten-free option: Replace wheat flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for 30 minutes before breading to ensure maximum tenderness and juiciness.
- To reduce calories, bake the breaded chicken at 425°F for 20-25 minutes instead of frying, turning once halfway through cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg