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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
Some sandwiches are quick meals. Others are memorable experiences. The Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich belongs firmly in the second category. It takes everything people love about a classic Caesar salad—the garlicky dressing, the salty Parmesan, the crunch of romaine—and transforms it into a bold, handheld masterpiece anchored by perfectly crispy chicken.
This is not a dry, boring chicken sandwich. This is layers of texture and flavor working together in harmony: golden fried chicken with a crackly crust, cool and crisp romaine lettuce, creamy homemade Caesar dressing that clings to every bite, and a toasted bun sturdy enough to hold it all together without overpowering the fillings.
What makes this sandwich special is its balance. The chicken is deeply seasoned, the coating shatters when you bite into it, and the Caesar dressing adds richness without heaviness. It’s indulgent, yes—but also fresh, satisfying, and surprisingly versatile. Serve it for lunch, dinner, game day, or casual entertaining, and it instantly feels like something you’d order at a high-end café.
Once you make it at home, it becomes very hard to go back to ordinary chicken sandwiches.
Ingredients
Crispy Chicken
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 brioche buns
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create four cutlets.
- In a bowl, mix buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken to buttermilk mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Remove chicken from marinade and dredge thoroughly in flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken cutlets 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- In a bowl, whisk together all Caesar dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Toast brioche buns lightly until golden.
- Toss romaine lettuce with a few spoonfuls of Caesar dressing.
- Assemble sandwich: bottom bun, crispy chicken, dressed romaine, shaved Parmesan, top bun.
- Serve immediately while chicken is hot and crispy.
Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
Golden crispy chicken layered with romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing on a toasted brioche bun.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Marinate and bread chicken cutlets.
- Fry until golden and crispy.
- Assemble sandwich with Caesar dressing.
Notes
For extra crunch, add crispy bacon or use grilled chicken for a lighter option.
