Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich is a delicious twist on the classic Caesar salad, with crispy breaded chicken and a creamy homemade Caesar dressing. It’s the perfect combination of crunchy, savory, and creamy flavors in every bite.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1–2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch sea salt
Chicken
- 5 chicken cutlets
- sea salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Flour Mixture
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
Egg Mixture
Breadcrumbs Mixture
- ¾ cup panko crumbs
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Assembly
- 2 romaine hearts chopped
- 1–2 French baguettes
- Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- Make Caesar Dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, garlic, black pepper, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Bread Chicken: Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Coat each cutlet in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs mixture.
- Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a pan and fry breaded chicken until crispy and golden brown.
- Assemble Sandwich: Spread Caesar dressing on baguette, add romaine lettuce, crispy chicken, and top with more dressing and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can also bake the breaded chicken in the oven for a healthier option.
- Feel free to customize the sandwich with additional toppings like bacon or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken, Caesar Sandwich, Homemade Dressing, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food