Description
Indulge in the ultimate Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich, a delightful fusion of textures and flavors that will take your meal to the next level. This sandwich features perfectly crispy breaded chicken cutlets paired with rich homemade Caesar dressing and fresh romaine lettuce, all nestled within a crusty baguette. Whether you’re enjoying a quick lunch or hosting a dinner gathering, this versatile recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 chicken cutlets
- 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 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch sea salt
- sea salt (to taste)
- ground black pepper (to taste)
- Oil (for frying)
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 eggs
- 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)
- 2 romaine hearts (chopped)
- 1–2 French baguettes
Instructions
- Prepare the Caesar dressing by mixing mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt until smooth. Combine some dressing with chopped romaine and refrigerate both separately.
- Pound chicken cutlets to an even thickness; season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Fry chicken cutlets in hot oil until golden brown on each side (about 4–5 minutes).
- Slice baguettes open lengthwise; spread with reserved Caesar dressing. Layer with crispy chicken and Caesar salad before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg