Craving a quick, healthy, and utterly delicious lunch? Meet your new best friend: the Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich. It’s the perfect balance of crunchy, creamy, and undeniably satisfying. As someone who’s always juggling work, family, and the occasional craving for something truly tasty, this sandwich has become my go-to. Get ready to fall in love!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My earliest food memories are tied to my grandmother’s kitchen. While she wasn’t particularly adventurous, she always made simple food with love. Ironically, the Caesar salad, a staple in fancy restaurants, held a special place in my heart then. This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich is my playful, convenient homage to those happy memories, transforming a classic into something new and exciting, perfect for today’s fast-paced life.
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
For the Caesar Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sandwich:
- 2 ciabatta rolls, halved
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dip each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread Caesar dressing on both halves of the ciabatta rolls. Fill with romaine lettuce and top with the crispy chicken.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken and lettuce. Serve immediately, and enjoy your Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich!
Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dip each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring they are fully coated.1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, Salt and pepper, 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 egg, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.1/4 cup olive oil, 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic, Salt and pepper
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread Caesar dressing on both halves of the ciabatta rolls. Fill with romaine lettuce and top with the crispy chicken.2 ciabatta rolls, 4 cups romaine lettuce
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken and lettuce. Serve immediately, and enjoy your Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich!1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese