Description
This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich brings together juicy breaded chicken, crunchy romaine, and creamy Caesar dressing on a toasted brioche bun. A quick, crave-worthy lunch or dinner you’ll make on repeat!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- For the Caesar dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For assembly:
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shavings
- 8 slices cooked bacon (optional)
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set up breading station: flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and panko mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and paprika in a third.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat in seasoned panko. Press to adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set on paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayo, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon, and Worcestershire. Stir in Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast brioche buns. Spread Caesar dressing on both sides. Layer crispy chicken, romaine, Parmesan shavings, and bacon. Top with bun and serve.
Notes
Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free panko and buns. Swap chicken for cauliflower steaks for a vegetarian version. Add potato chips for an extra crunch layer inside the sandwich!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg