Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich with Homemade Dressing

🕒 Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Total Time: 35 min

🧂 Ingredients

Caesar Dressing:

• ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Pinch of sea salt

Crispy Chicken:

• 5 chicken cutlets
• Salt & ground black pepper (to taste)
• Oil for frying

Flour Mixture:

• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ tsp smoked paprika

Egg Mixture:

• 2 eggs
• ¼ tsp salt

Breading Mixture:

• ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup regular breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ¼ cup Parmesan, grated

Assembly:

• 2 romaine hearts, chopped
• 1–2 French baguettes
• Extra grated Parmesan (for topping)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Caesar Dressing
   In a bowl, combine mayo, Greek yogurt, Dijon, Worcestershire, lemon juice, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth. Scoop out 4–5 tablespoons and mix it with chopped romaine. Cover both and chill. ❄️
2. Prep Chicken Cutlets
   If needed, pound chicken cutlets to even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Let rest while you prep your breading station.
3. Set Up Breading Station
   • Plate 1: Flour, salt, smoked paprika
   • Plate 2: Whisked eggs with salt
   • Plate 3: Panko + breadcrumbs + parsley, black pepper, sea salt, oregano, garlic powder, Parmesan
4. Bread & Fry Chicken
   Heat oil in a frying pan over medium. Dredge each cutlet in flour → egg → breadcrumb mix (press firmly!). Fry 4–5 mins per side until golden, crispy, and fully cooked 🍗. Place on a wire rack to cool.
5. Assemble the Sandwiches
   Slice baguette into 5-inch portions and cut open lengthwise. Spread Caesar dressing, add a crispy chicken cutlet, top with Caesar-dressed romaine, and sprinkle with Parmesan 🧀. Serve warm!

💡 Pro Tips

• Baguette Swap: Ciabatta or brioche buns also work great!
• Meal Prep: Chicken cutlets can be pre-breaded and frozen — fry directly from frozen (add 2–3 mins cook time).
• Storage: Keep leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

🍽️ Nutrition Info (Estimated)

Disclaimer:
Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.