Ultimate Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
A delicious, crispy chicken sandwich layered with fresh Romaine and creamy Caesar dressing, inspired by cherished summer memories.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 4 sandwich rolls
- Romaine lettuce, chopped
- Caesar dressing
- Additional Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway.
- Slice the sandwich rolls and spread Caesar dressing on both sides.
- Assemble the sandwich with crispy chicken, chopped romaine, and additional Parmesan.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
For juicier chicken, marinate longer if possible. You can also use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg