Description
This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich combines golden, breaded chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and creamy Caesar dressing between slices of toasted bread. It’s fresh, crunchy, and satisfying — perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Olive oil or spray (for frying or air frying)
For the Caesar Dressing:
½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly:
2 sandwich rolls or ciabatta buns
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
Extra Parmesan for garnish
Olive oil or butter (for toasting bread)
Instructions
Prep Chicken Cutlets:
Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, then egg, then panko-Parmesan mix.Cook Chicken:
Fry: Heat oil in a skillet and cook each side 2–3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Air Fry: 400°F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Bake: 425°F for 18–20 minutes, flipping once.
Make Caesar Dressing:
Whisk mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, Parmesan, and seasonings until smooth. Chill 10 minutes.Toast Bread:
Brush bread with olive oil or butter. Toast until golden.Assemble Sandwich:
Spread dressing on bread, layer crispy chicken, Caesar-dressed romaine, and Parmesan. Top and slice.
Notes
For a lighter version, grill the chicken instead of frying.
Substitute Greek yogurt for half the mayo to boost protein.
Assemble just before eating to keep bread crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying / Air Frying / Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich, Caesar Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich Recipe, Crunchy Chicken Sandwich