Description
This Easy Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich is a perfect lunch delight featuring golden breaded chicken cutlets, crisp romaine lettuce tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, and optional tomato and bacon layers, all nestled in toasted sandwich buns. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, it’s a satisfying meal for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sandwich Components
- 4 sandwich buns or ciabatta rolls
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices tomato (optional)
- 4 strips cooked bacon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Cutlets: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets for faster and even cooking. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
- Set up Breading Stations: Arrange three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and paprika.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour first, ensuring full coverage, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the seasoned panko breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken cutlets for about 4-5 minutes per side until they turn golden brown and are cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Toast Buns: While the chicken is cooking, lightly toast the sandwich buns or ciabatta rolls until warm and slightly crispy.
- Prepare Caesar Salad: Toss the chopped romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing and grated Parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Layer the toasted buns with crispy chicken cutlets, the dressed romaine lettuce mixture, tomato slices, and cooked bacon strips if using. Top with the bun halves.
- Serve: Serve the sandwiches immediately while warm and crispy for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a lighter option, bake the breaded chicken cutlets at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes instead of frying.
- Substitute the Caesar dressing with a yogurt-based Caesar dressing for a tangier and healthier alternative.
- Add avocado slices or swap the sandwich buns for whole wheat wraps to create delicious variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
