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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich Recipe

Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich Recipe
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A Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich combines the classic flavors of Caesar salad with crunchy, golden-fried chicken cutlets, all packed inside a fresh French baguette. This sandwich offers a perfect balance of creamy, tangy Caesar dressing, crisp romaine, and perfectly seasoned, breaded chicken for a satisfying and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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Caesar Dressing and Salad

  • 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 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 2 romaine hearts, chopped

Chicken Cutlets

  • 5 chicken cutlets
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil preferred)

Breading Station

  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ tsp salt (for eggs mixture)
  • 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
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Sandwich Assembly

  • 1–2 French baguettes
  • Parmesan cheese, freshly grated for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare Caesar Dressing and Salad: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, black pepper, and sea salt. Stir until smooth and creamy. Reserve 4-5 tablespoons of the dressing and toss with chopped romaine lettuce in a separate bowl. Cover and refrigerate both the leftover dressing and the salad separately for later.
  2. Prepare Chicken Cutlets: Place chicken cutlets on a cutting board. If they are uneven, pound gently with a meat mallet to an even thickness. Season both sides with sea salt and ground black pepper evenly.
  3. Set Up Breading Station: On three shallow plates, place the flour mixed with salt and smoked paprika on the first, whisk eggs with salt in the second, and mix panko crumbs, breadcrumbs, dried parsley, black pepper, sea salt, dried oregano, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese on the third.
  4. Bread the Chicken: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat well. Repeat for all cutlets.
  5. Fry Chicken: Once the oil is hot (tested by dropping breadcrumbs; they should sizzle), carefully place the breaded chicken pieces into the pan without overcrowding. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on a wire rack. Fry in batches if necessary.
  6. Assemble Sandwiches: Slice baguettes into 12 cm (5 inch) portions and cut each lengthwise. Spread a layer of the reserved Caesar dressing on the bread, add one crispy chicken cutlet, top with a generous amount of the Caesar salad, and sprinkle with extra grated Parmesan cheese. Close the sandwiches and serve immediately, ideally with fries or a side of choice.

Notes

  • Chicken cutlets can be pounded thinner for quicker cooking and more even crisp.
  • Use good quality fresh Parmesan cheese for best flavor in both the dressing and breadcrumb mix.
  • For a lighter version, chicken can be grilled instead of fried but will not be as crispy.
  • Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent greasy chicken.
  • Best served fresh to maintain the crispy texture and crunchy salad.

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Keywords: crispy chicken sandwich, chicken Caesar sandwich, breaded chicken cutlet sandwich, fried chicken sandwich, Caesar salad sandwich

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