Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
Enjoy a delightful Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich featuring crunchy chicken, fresh romaine lettuce, and creamy Caesar dressing, all on toasted rolls.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Ensure even thickness for uniform cooking.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup buttermilk Can substitute with regular milk and vinegar.
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil For frying.
For Assembling
- 4 large sandwich rolls Split for easy assembly.
- 1 cup Romaine lettuce Shredded.
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing Use your preferred brand.
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese For topping.
- 2 tablespoons melted butter For toasting the rolls.
- 1 clove minced garlic
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour buttermilk into a second dish.
- In a third dish, combine panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Coating the Chicken
- Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, shake off excess.
- Dip in buttermilk and let excess drip off.
- Coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Cooking the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and finish cooking in the oven for 15 minutes.
Preparing the Rolls
- Combine melted butter and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Brush the mixture onto the split sides of the sandwich rolls.
- Toast the rolls in the oven for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
Assembling the Sandwiches
- Place a crispy chicken breast on the bottom half of each toasted roll.
- Layer on shredded Romaine lettuce.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing and sprinkle shaved Parmesan on top.
- Cap with the top half of the roll.
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Notes
For extra flavor, you can use a garlic aioli instead of Caesar dressing. Customize with toppings and different types of bread.