Description
This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic favorite, combining crispy chicken cutlets with the flavors of Caesar salad in a toasted bun. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally to make 4 cutlets
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or Italian-style)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil or cooking spray for baking or frying
For Assembly:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Caesar dressing
- 4 sandwich buns or brioche rolls
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- ½ cup shaved Parmesan
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken cutlets in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat.
- Cook the Chicken: Fry in hot oil or bake until golden and cooked through.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Mix mayonnaise and Caesar dressing, spread on buns, layer with chicken, lettuce, and Parmesan.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs and double-coat the chicken.
- Add sliced tomatoes or crispy bacon for a heartier sandwich.
- You can also use store-bought chicken tenders in a pinch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
