Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
If you’re in search of a comforting yet exciting meal, the Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich is your answer! This sandwich takes the classic Caesar salad and transforms it into a satisfying handheld delight. With juicy marinated chicken, a creamy dressing, and crisp romaine lettuce nestled between slices of toasted ciabatta, each bite is packed with flavor and crunch. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices of crusty bread (ciabatta or sourdough)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup additional grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: sliced tomatoes
- Optional: crispy Turkey Bacon
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour (overnight for best results).
- 2. In a shallow dish, combine flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 3. Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture until well-coated.
- 4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 5. While chicken rests, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, and Parmesan cheese to create the dressing.
- 6. Toast bread slices until golden brown.
- 7. Assemble the sandwich by spreading dressing on toasted bread and layering with lettuce and crispy chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg