Description

This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich features tender buttermilk-marinated chicken breasts coated in a flavorful seasoned breadcrumb mixture and fried to golden perfection. Layered with a creamy homemade Caesar spread, shredded romaine lettuce, and optional crispy bacon or tomato slices, all served on toasted sandwich buns or brioche rolls, this hearty sandwich brings the classic Caesar salad flavors into a satisfying handheld meal.

Ingredients

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For the crispy chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally for thinner cutlets)
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
vegetable oil for frying

For the Caesar spread:

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove (minced)
salt and pepper to taste

To assemble:

4 sandwich buns or brioche rolls
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
extra grated Parmesan
optional: crispy bacon or tomato slices

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Instructions

Marinate the chicken: Place chicken cutlets in a bowl with the buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (up to 4 hours) to tenderize the meat and infuse moisture.
Bread the chicken: In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, breadcrumbs or panko, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Remove chicken from the buttermilk and coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Fry the chicken: Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully fry the breaded chicken pieces for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Make the Caesar spread: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the sandwiches: Toast sandwich buns or brioche rolls if desired. Spread a generous layer of the Caesar sauce on both the top and bottom halves of the buns. Layer with crispy fried chicken, shredded romaine lettuce, extra grated Parmesan cheese, and optional toppings such as crispy bacon or tomato slices. Close the sandwiches and serve warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute fried chicken with grilled chicken cutlets.
Store-bought Caesar dressing can be used as a shortcut, but making the Caesar spread at home adds richer flavor and creaminess.
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid greasy chicken—oil should sizzle when a breadcrumb is dropped in.
Chicken breasts are halved horizontally for thinner cutlets to cook evenly and quickly.
Optional toppings like crispy bacon or tomato slices add extra texture and flavor layers.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course, Sandwich
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American