Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
A delightful sandwich combining juicy, crispy chicken, fresh Romaine lettuce, and creamy Caesar dressing, all on toasted rolls, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Ensure they are of even thickness.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour For dredging the chicken.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup buttermilk For soaking the chicken.
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs For crispiness.
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese For the breadcrumb mixture.
- 1/4 cup olive oil For frying the chicken.
For the Assembly
- 4 large sandwich rolls Split for assembly.
- 1 cup Romaine lettuce Shredded.
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing To drizzle over the lettuce.
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese For topping.
- 2 tablespoons melted butter For toasting the rolls.
- 1 clove minced garlic For mixing with butter.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a separate dish, pour the buttermilk.
- In a third dish, combine panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Cooking
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then dip in buttermilk, and finally roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic. Brush the mixture on the cut sides of the sandwich rolls.
- Toast the rolls in the oven for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
Assembly
- Place each crispy chicken breast on the bottom half of the toasted roll.
- Top with shredded Romaine lettuce and drizzle with Caesar dressing.
- Finish with shaved Parmesan cheese and cap with the top half of the roll.
Notes
Serve with fries or salad. For extra flavor, wrap sandwiches in parchment paper for picnics.