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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich

A delicious twist on the classic Caesar salad, this sandwich features crispy chicken, fresh romaine, and a creamy dressing, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or picnics.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Caesar Dressing

  • ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch sea salt

For the Chicken and Breading

  • 5 pieces chicken cutlets See note 1
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup panko crumbs
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

For Assembly

  • 2 hearts romaine (chopped)
  • 1-2 pieces French baguettes
  • Parmesan cheese for topping (freshly grated)

Instructions
 

Prepare Caesar Dressing

  • In a bowl, prepare the Caesar dressing by mixing the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, black pepper, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir until smooth and creamy.

Prepare Salad

  • Take 4–5 tablespoons of this dressing and mix it with the chopped romaine lettuce in a medium bowl. Cover both the salad and the remaining dressing, then refrigerate them separately for later.

Prepare Chicken Cutlets

  • Lay the chicken cutlets on a cutting board. If they are uneven in thickness, gently pound them to make them even. Sprinkle both sides with salt and ground black pepper.
  • Set up a breading station with three shallow plates. In the first plate, mix the flour, salt, and smoked paprika. In the second plate, whisk the eggs with salt until combined. In the third plate, combine panko, breadcrumbs, dried parsley, black pepper, salt, dried oregano, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Fry Chicken Cutlets

  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Take one chicken cutlet and dredge it in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the eggs mixture, and finally press it firmly into the breadcrumb mix. Repeat for all cutlets.
  • Once the oil is hot (test by dropping in a few breadcrumbs—they should sizzle), carefully place the chicken into the pan. Fry until golden brown on one side (about 4-5 minutes), then flip and cook the other side until crispy and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil. Fry in batches to avoid crowding.

Assemble Sandwich

  • Slice the baguettes into 12 cm (5") portions and cut each one open lengthwise. Spread a layer of the reserved Caesar dressing, place a crispy chicken cutlet on top, add a generous amount of the Caesar salad, and sprinkle with extra grated Parmesan. Close the sandwiches and serve immediately with fries.

Notes

Store sandwich components separately. Crispy chicken can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat chicken in the oven to restore crispiness before assembling your sandwich.
Keyword Caesar Salad, Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich, sandwich recipe