Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
A delightful sandwich featuring crispy chicken, fresh romaine lettuce, and creamy Caesar dressing, all nestled in a fluffy roll. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 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 Assembly
- 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
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound each chicken breast to ensure even thickness.
Breading Setup
- Set up three shallow dishes: in the first, combine flour with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour buttermilk into the second dish.
- Mix panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese in the third dish.
Coating the Chicken
- Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, shake off excess, dip into buttermilk, and press into the breadcrumb mixture.
Frying
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry breaded chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake for approximately 15 minutes.
Preparing the Rolls
- Combine melted butter with minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Brush this mixture onto the split sides of the sandwich rolls and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes.
Assembling the Sandwich
- On the bottom half of each roll, place a crispy chicken breast.
- Layer on shredded Romaine lettuce, drizzle with Caesar dressing, and top with shaved Parmesan cheese before adding the other half of the roll.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double coating the chicken. Store leftover components separately to maintain freshness.