Ingredients
Method
Prepare Caesar Dressing
- In a bowl, prepare the Caesar dressing by mixing all ingredients. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Slice the baguettes into 12 cm (5") portions and cut each one open lengthwise.
- 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.
- 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.
