Description
This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich is a delightful twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring crispy breaded chicken cutlets, romaine lettuce tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing, all served in a French baguette for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Caesar Dressing:
- 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1–2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch sea salt
Chicken:
- 5 chicken cutlets
- sea salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Flour Mixture:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Egg Mixture:
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Breadcrumbs Mixture:
- 3/4 cup panko crumbs
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Assembly:
- 2 romaine hearts chopped
- 1–2 French baguettes
- Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Prepare Caesar Dressing: Mix all dressing ingredients until smooth. Toss 4–5 tablespoons with lettuce, refrigerate remaining dressing and salad separately.
- Prepare Chicken: Season cutlets, set up breading station, coat chicken in flour, eggs, breadcrumbs, and fry until golden and cooked through.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Slice baguettes, spread Caesar dressing, add chicken, Caesar salad, extra Parmesan, close sandwiches, and serve with fries.
Notes
- You can customize the sandwich by adding bacon, avocado, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- For a lighter version, you can grill the chicken instead of frying it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 140mg