Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Favorite
Enjoy a crispy and flavorful twist on the classic Caesar salad with this delicious sandwich. Crispy chicken, tangy Caesar dressing, and fresh romaine lettuce come together between two slices of crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
- Author: Any
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Crispy Chicken:
- 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
Caesar Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Assembling the Sandwich:
- 4 slices of crusty bread (like ciabatta or sourdough)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup additional grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: sliced tomatoes and crispy bacon
- Prepare the Crispy Chicken: In a bowl, marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes. In another bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture and fry in hot oil until crispy and cooked through.
- Make the Caesar Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Toast bread, spread Caesar dressing on each slice, add crispy chicken, romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and any optional toppings. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this sandwich by adding other toppings like avocado, red onion, or pickles.
- If you prefer a lighter version, you can grill the chicken instead of frying it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Crispy chicken, Caesar sandwich, twist on classic, flavorful meal