Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
Elevate your lunch experience with the Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Favorite. This sandwich combines juicy, crispy chicken coated in a flavorful blend of spices with a creamy homemade dressing and fresh romaine lettuce, all nestled between perfectly toasted slices of crusty bread. It’s an easy yet satisfying meal that makes weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings feel special. With its crunchy texture and zesty flavors, this sandwich is sure to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices of crusty bread (like ciabatta or sourdough)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- Optional: sliced tomatoes
- Optional: crispy turkey bacon
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least one hour.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the seasoned flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and let rest.
- For the dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Toast bread until golden brown.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading dressing on toasted bread, adding lettuce and fried chicken, then topping with additional Parmesan and optional ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 270g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1080mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg