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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast with crispy romaine lettuce, creamy homemade caesar dressing, and parmesan cheese on toasted bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts large
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
For the Caesar Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
For Assembly
  • 4 slices bread ciabatta or sourdough
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 0.5 cup shaved parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter softened

Equipment

  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken breasts to even ¾ inch thickness using a meat mallet.
  2. Combine olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika. Rub all over chicken and let rest 10-15 minutes.
  3. Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Refrigerate until needed.
  4. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Remove chicken from heat and let rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips or leave whole.
  6. Butter one side of each bread slice. Toast butter-side down in skillet 2-3 minutes until golden, then flip and toast other side 2 minutes.
  7. Spread caesar dressing on non-buttered side of each bread slice.
  8. Layer romaine lettuce on two bread slices, top with chicken, drizzle more dressing, and sprinkle with shaved parmesan.
  9. Top with remaining bread slices, press gently, cut in half diagonally and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, add crispy bacon. Store components separately for meal prep. Chicken stays fresh refrigerated up to 4 days. Dressing keeps for 1 week in sealed jar.