A Delicious Twist on a Classic Favorite Recipe
This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich recipe offers a delightful twist on the beloved classic Caesar salad, combining crispy fried chicken with the traditional Caesar dressing and fixings, all sandwiched between slices of crusty bread. A satisfying and flavorful meal for any time of the day!
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying, Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Caesar Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 slices of crusty bread (like ciabatta or sourdough)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup additional grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: sliced tomatoes
- Optional: crispy bacon
- Marinate the Chicken: Marinate chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a dish.
- Dredge the Chicken: Dredge marinated chicken in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry breaded chicken in hot oil until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Make the Caesar Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and Parmesan.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Toast bread, spread with Caesar dressing, add lettuce, fried chicken, additional toppings, and cheese.
- Serve: Slice sandwiches and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken, Caesar Salad, Sandwich Recipe, Comfort Food