Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
A delightful sandwich combining crispy fried chicken breast, crunchy romaine lettuce, and rich Caesar dressing, all packed in a fresh sandwich roll.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil, for frying
For Assembly
- 4 large sandwich rolls, split
- 1 cup Romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 clove minced garlic
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound each chicken breast to an even thickness.
- In the first shallow dish, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In the second dish, pour the buttermilk.
- In the third dish, combine panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese.
Breading and Frying
- Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, then in the buttermilk, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken breasts for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.
Toasting and Assembling
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic and brush onto the split sides of the rolls.
- Place rolls in the oven for about 5 minutes to toast.
- Assemble the sandwich: place crispy chicken on the bottom half of the toasted roll, top with shredded romaine, Caesar dressing, and shaved Parmesan cheese, then add the top half of the roll.
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Notes
For extra crispiness, assemble sandwiches just before serving. Consider adding toppings like sliced tomatoes or pickles for freshness.