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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich Recipe Made Easy

Abby Marlow
This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich combines golden fried chicken cutlets, creamy homemade Caesar dressing, and crisp romaine inside a baguette. Beginner-friendly and full of flavor, it’s the perfect handheld meal for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 580 kcal

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 Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 –2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of sea salt

Chicken

  • 5 chicken cutlets see note
  • Sea salt and 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
  • Breadcrumb Mixture
  • ¾ cup panko crumbs
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Assembly

  • 2 romaine hearts chopped
  • 1 –2 French baguettes
  • Extra Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, Worcestershire, lemon juice, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper to make Caesar dressing. Refrigerate.
  • Toss chopped romaine with 4–5 tbsp of dressing and chill separately.
  • Pound chicken cutlets evenly. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare 3 bowls: flour + paprika, whisked eggs + salt, and breadcrumb mix with Parmesan and herbs.
  • Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then press into breadcrumbs until fully coated.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Fry cutlets 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
  • Slice baguette into 5" portions. Spread dressing, add crispy chicken, top with Caesar salad and Parmesan.
  • Close sandwiches and serve warm with fries or chips.

Notes

For the best Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich, fry cutlets in batches so the oil stays hot. Try swapping baguettes for wraps for a lighter version.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Calories: 580
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 36g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 165mg
Sodium: 980mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 3g
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