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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich

A delightful Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich featuring juicy chicken cutlets, homemade Caesar dressing, and a satisfying crunch.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the dressing
  • 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • pinch sea salt
For the chicken
  • 5 pieces chicken cutlets
  • Sea salt (to taste)
  • Ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Oil (for frying)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup panko crumbs
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
To assemble
  • 2 pieces romaine hearts (chopped)
  • 1-2 pieces French baguettes
  • Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, prepare the Caesar dressing by mixing all ingredients together. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  2. Take 4-5 tablespoons of the dressing and mix it with the chopped romaine lettuce in a medium bowl. Cover both the salad and remaining dressing and refrigerate.
  3. Lay the chicken cutlets on a cutting board. If they are uneven in thickness, gently pound them to make them even. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Breading the Chicken
  1. Set up the breading station with three shallow plates. In the first, mix flour, salt, and smoked paprika. In the second, whisk the eggs with a bit of salt. In the third, mix panko, breadcrumbs, dried parsley, black pepper, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan.
  2. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Dredge one chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shake off excess, dip in the egg mixture, then press into the breadcrumb mix. Repeat for all cutlets.
  3. Once the oil is hot (drop in a few breadcrumbs to test), carefully place chicken in the pan. Fry until golden brown on one side (about 4-5 minutes), then flip and cook the other side until crispy and fully cooked.
  4. Remove and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Assembly
  1. Slice the baguettes into 5" portions and cut each open lengthwise. Spread a layer of the reserved Caesar dressing, place a crispy chicken cutlet on top, add a generous amount of Caesar salad, and sprinkle extra grated Parmesan. Close the sandwiches and serve immediately with fries.

Notes

Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. For the best texture, reheat in the oven. Customize the dressing to your taste and feel free to add spicy jalapeƱos for an unexpected kick.