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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich

A delightful sandwich that combines crispy fried chicken with the classic flavors of a Caesar salad, perfect for any mealtime.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

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 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch sea salt
Chicken and Breading Ingredients
  • 5 pieces chicken cutlets (see note 1)
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 pieces 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
Sandwich Assembly
  • 2 pieces romaine hearts (chopped)
  • 1-2 pieces French baguettes
  • Parmesan cheese to taste freshly grated

Method
 

Prepare Caesar Dressing
  1. In a bowl, prepare the Caesar dressing by mixing all ingredients. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  2. Take 4–5 tablespoons of this dressing and mix it with the chopped romaine lettuce in a medium bowl. Cover both the salad and the remaining dressing and refrigerate both components separately for later.
Prepare Chicken Cutlets
  1. Lay the chicken cutlets on a cutting board. If they are uneven in thickness, gently pound them with a meat mallet or rolling pin to make them even. Sprinkle both sides with salt and ground black pepper.
Bread the Chicken
  1. Set up the breading station with three shallow plates. In the first, mix the flour, salt, and smoked paprika. In the second, whisk the eggs with salt until well combined. In the third, mix panko, breadcrumbs, dried parsley, black pepper, salt, dried oregano, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  2. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Take one chicken cutlet and dredge it in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the eggs mixture. Finally, firmly press it into the breadcrumb mix. Repeat for all cutlets.
Fry the Chicken
  1. Once the oil is hot (test by dropping in a few breadcrumbs—if they sizzle, it's ready), carefully place the chicken into the pan. Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook the other side until crispy and fully cooked. This should take about 4–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Remove and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil. Fry in batches so as not to overcrowd.
Assemble the Sandwich
  1. Slice the baguettes into 12 cm (5") portions and cut each one open lengthwise.
  2. Spread a layer of the reserved Caesar dressing, place a crispy chicken cutlet on top, followed by a generous amount of the Caesar salad. Sprinkle with extra grated Parmesan.
  3. Close the sandwiches and serve immediately with fries.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze the breaded chicken cutlets and fry them from frozen when ready to eat.