Description
Delicious and crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwiches featuring golden fried chicken cutlets, garlicky toasted bread, and a fresh romaine salad tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken Cutlets
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 egg whisked with a splash of milk
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Garlic Butter
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, slightly melted
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup mayo
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- Salt & pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients
- 4 hoagies or baguette rolls
- 3-4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped or shredded
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken cutlets: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into 4-6 thin cutlets. In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a splash of milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and panko. Dip each cutlet first into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumbs. Heat 1-inch deep vegetable oil in a shallow pan over medium-high heat, and fry the cutlets until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked cutlets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the garlic butter and toast the bread: In a small bowl, mix the slightly melted butter, mayo, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan. Slice the bread rolls in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on the inside halves. Place the prepared bread halves in a 450ºF oven or under the broiler and toast for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Prepare the Caesar dressing and salad: In a bowl or mason jar, whisk together the mayo, sour cream or Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, grated garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Toss 3-4 tablespoons of this dressing with the chopped romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Layer the fried chicken cutlets on the toasted bread bottoms, followed by the dressed romaine lettuce. Sprinkle extra grated Parmesan cheese over the top, then close the sandwich with the bread tops. Serve immediately and enjoy a hearty, flavorful Chicken Caesar Sandwich.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch on the chicken cutlets.
- Adjust garlic quantities according to your taste preference.
- For a healthier version, chicken breasts can be grilled instead of fried.
- Anchovy paste adds authentic Caesar dressing flavor but can be omitted for a milder taste.
- Toast bread carefully to avoid burning under the broiler.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
