This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich recipe combines tender, breaded chicken cutlets with a creamy homemade Caesar dressing and fresh romaine, all layered in a crusty French baguette for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Author:Mari
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Sandwich
Method:Frying
Cuisine:American
Diet:Halal
Ingredients
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Dressing
1/2cup full-fat mayonnaise
3 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
1 –2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/4 tsp black pepper
Pinch of sea salt
Chicken
5 chicken cutlets (see note)
Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
Oil for frying
Flour Mixture
1/3cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp smoked paprika
Egg Mixture
2 eggs
1/4 tsp salt
Breadcrumb Mixture
3/4cup panko crumbs
1/4cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
Sandwich Assemblage
2 romaine hearts (chopped)
1 –2 French baguettes
Extra Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
Instructions
Make Caesar Dressing: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, Worcestershire, lemon juice, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper to make Caesar dressing. Refrigerate.
Prepare Salad: Toss chopped romaine with 4–5 tbsp of dressing and chill separately.
Prepare Chicken: Pound chicken cutlets evenly. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Set up Breading Stations: Prepare 3 bowls: flour + paprika, whisked eggs + salt, and breadcrumb mix with Parmesan and herbs.
Bread Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then press into breadcrumbs until fully coated.
Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Fry cutlets 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
Assemble Sandwich: Slice baguette into 5″ portions. Spread dressing, add crispy chicken, top with Caesar salad and Parmesan.
Serve: Close sandwiches and serve warm with fries or chips.