Description
These Chicken Caesar Sandwiches take everything you love about Caesar salad—creamy dressing, crisp lettuce, and Parmesan—and elevate it with crispy chicken cutlets and toasted garlic butter bread. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- For the chicken cutlets:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the garlic butter:
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, slightly melted
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- For the Caesar dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For assembly:
- 4 hoagie rolls or small baguettes
- 3 to 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to make thin cutlets.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs and panko.
- Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a shallow pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix garlic butter ingredients (butter, mayo, garlic, parsley, Parmesan) in a bowl. Slice bread and spread mixture on the inside. Toast at 450°F or under broiler for 3–4 minutes until golden.
- In a separate bowl, whisk Caesar dressing ingredients together. Toss romaine with 3–4 tablespoons of dressing.
- Assemble sandwiches: layer crispy chicken on toasted bread, top with dressed romaine, and add extra Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Bake chicken at 400°F for 20–25 minutes as a lighter option.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier variation.
- Add hot sauce to Caesar dressing for heat.
- Keep lettuce and bread separate if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
