Chicken Caesar Sandwiches Recipe
Crispy chicken cutlets layered with creamy Caesar dressing, fresh romaine lettuce, and garlic butter toasted bread come together to create these delicious Chicken Caesar Sandwiches. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner, these sandwiches combine classic Caesar flavors with a homemade twist.
- Author: Ria
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
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 mayonnaise
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 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
To Assemble
- 4 hoagie rolls or baguette, split
- 3–4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped or shredded
- Prepare Chicken Cutlets: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into 4-6 thin cutlets. Whisk the egg with a splash of milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and panko. Dip each cutlet first into the egg mixture, then coat evenly with breadcrumbs. Fry in a shallow pan with about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat for approximately 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil.
- Make Garlic Butter: Combine the melted salted butter, mayonnaise, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Split the bread rolls lengthwise and spread the garlic butter on the inside of both halves. Toast the bread halves in a 450°F oven or under a broiler for about 3-4 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
- Prepare Caesar Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, grated garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl or mason jar until well combined.
- Toss Salad: In a large bowl, toss 3-4 tablespoons of the prepared Caesar dressing with the chopped romaine lettuce until evenly coated.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Layer the toasted bread with the crispy chicken cutlets, dressed romaine salad, and an optional extra grating of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your flavorful Chicken Caesar Sandwiches.
Notes
- For a lighter option, bake the chicken cutlets at 400°F for 20 minutes instead of frying.
- If anchovy paste is unavailable, a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce can slightly substitute the umami flavor.
- Use Greek yogurt in the dressing for a tangier and healthier twist.
- The sandwiches are best enjoyed immediately after assembling to keep the bread crisp.
- Freshly grated Parmesan in the garlic butter and dressing enhances flavor significantly.
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