Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
This crispy chicken Caesar sandwich features golden-brown chicken cutlets, fresh romaine, and creamy Caesar dressing, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
For the Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise Use high-quality for best flavor.
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt Adds creaminess.
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated) Use fresh for best taste.
- 1-2 cloves garlic (minced) Adjust based on preference.
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch sea salt
For the Chicken Cutlets
- 5 chicken cutlets Pounded to even thickness.
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt For the flour mix.
- ¾ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 eggs Whisked.
- ¼ tsp salt For the egg mix.
- ¾ cup panko crumbs
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated) For coating.
For Assembly
- 2 romaine hearts (chopped) Fresh.
- 1-2 French baguettes Split into portions.
Instructions
Preparation of Caesar Dressing
- In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, black pepper, and a pinch of sea salt until smooth and creamy.
Prepare the Romaine
- Set aside 4-5 tablespoons of the dressing for later. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped romaine with the remaining dressing and toss well. Cover and refrigerate.
Prep the Chicken Cutlets
- Pound chicken cutlets to even thickness and season with sea salt and black pepper.
Set Up a Breading Station
- In three shallow plates, mix flour, salt, and smoked paprika in the first; whisk eggs with salt in the second; and combine panko crumbs, breadcrumbs, parsley, black pepper, sea salt, oregano, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan in the third.
Bread the Chicken
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Dredge cutlets in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat for all cutlets.
Fry the Chicken
- Fry cutlets in hot oil for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
Assemble the Sandwiches
- Slice baguettes and spread reserved dressing inside. Add a cutlet and top with Caesar salad mixture. Sprinkle extra Parmesan and serve.
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Notes
For an extra crispy coating, let the breaded chicken rest for 10 minutes before frying. To customize, consider adding toppings like avocado or spicy elements.