Description
This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich combines crunchy fried chicken cutlets with a creamy homemade Caesar dressing, all served on a toasted baguette with fresh romaine lettuce. It’s a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Caesar Dressing:
- ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1–2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch sea salt
Chicken:
- 5 chicken cutlets
- sea salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Flour Mixture:
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
Egg Mixture:
- 2 eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Breadcrumbs Mixture:
- ¾ cup panko crumbs
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Assembly:
- 2 romaine hearts chopped
- 1–2 French baguettes
- Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Prepare the Caesar dressing: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, garlic, black pepper, and salt. Set aside.
- Season and fry the chicken: Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs mixture. Fry until golden and cooked through.
- Assemble the sandwich: Toast baguettes, spread Caesar dressing on both sides, add fried chicken, chopped romaine, and sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can bake the breaded chicken cutlets instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Crispy chicken sandwich, Caesar dressing, homemade sandwich, fried chicken recipe