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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich Recipe

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A crispy and flavorful Chicken Caesar Sandwich featuring breaded and fried chicken cutlets, tossed romaine lettuce in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing, and served on fresh French baguettes with grated Parmesan cheese for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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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 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch sea salt

Chicken Cutlets

  • 5 chicken cutlets
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Oil, for frying

Breading Station

  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ tsp salt (for eggs)
  • 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

Sandwich Components

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare Caesar Dressing and Salad: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, black pepper, and sea salt until smooth and creamy. Take 4–5 tablespoons of this dressing and toss with chopped romaine lettuce in a separate medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate the remaining dressing and salad separately for later use.
  2. Prepare Chicken Cutlets: Lay the chicken cutlets flat on a cutting board. If uneven in thickness, gently pound them with a meat mallet or rolling pin until even. Season both sides with sea salt and ground black pepper.
  3. Set Up Breading Station: Arrange three shallow plates: in the first, mix flour, ½ tsp salt, and smoked paprika. In the second, whisk eggs with ¼ tsp salt until combined. In the third, combine panko crumbs, breadcrumbs, dried parsley, black pepper, sea salt, dried oregano, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. Bread the Chicken: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat entirely. Repeat for all cutlets.
  5. Fry the Chicken: Once the oil is hot (test by dropping breadcrumbs in: they should sizzle), carefully place chicken cutlets in the pan. Fry for 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and fry the other side until crispy and fully cooked. Remove and place on a wire rack to drain any excess oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  6. Assemble Sandwiches: Slice the baguettes into 12 cm (5-inch) portions and cut each lengthwise open. Spread a generous layer of the reserved Caesar dressing on the bread, add a crispy chicken cutlet, then top with the dressed Caesar salad. Sprinkle with extra grated Parmesan cheese, close the sandwich, and serve immediately with fries or your choice of side.

Notes

  • For even cooking, pounding the chicken cutlets to a consistent thickness is essential.
  • Ensure oil temperature is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy crust without absorbing excess oil.
  • Breading station with seasoned flour, egg wash, and breadcrumb mixture ensures a flavorful and crunchy coating.
  • Leftover Caesar dressing can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Use fresh Parmesan cheese for optimal flavor and texture in both dressing and breading.

Keywords: Chicken Caesar Sandwich, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Breaded Chicken, Caesar Dressing, Fried Chicken Cutlets

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