Description

This Chicken Caesar Sandwich recipe features crispy, golden chicken cutlets paired with a creamy homemade Caesar dressing, fresh romaine lettuce, and garlic butter toasted bread. Perfectly balanced flavors and textures come together to create a satisfying sandwich that elevates the classic Caesar salad into a handheld delight.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Cutlets

2 chicken breasts
1 egg, whisked with a splash of milk
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup breadcrumbs
½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying

Garlic Butter Spread

4 tablespoons salted butter, slightly melted
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
2–3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Caesar Dressing

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, grated
Salt and pepper, to taste

Sandwich Assembly

4 hoagies or baguette, split lengthwise
3–4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped or shredded

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken Cutlets: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into 4-6 thin cutlets on a cutting board. In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a splash of milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and Panko. Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a shallow pan over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken cutlets for approximately 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Make the Garlic Butter Spread and Toast the Bread: In a small bowl, mix together the slightly melted butter, mayonnaise, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan. Spread this garlic butter mixture evenly on the inside of each split hoagie or baguette half. Preheat your oven to 450ºF or use the broiler, then place the bread halves inside for about 3-4 minutes until toasted and fragrant.
Prepare the Caesar Dressing: Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), grated Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, grated garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl or mason jar until smooth and creamy.
Toss the Romaine Lettuce: In a large salad bowl, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with 3-4 tablespoons of the prepared Caesar dressing to lightly coat the leaves.
Assemble the Sandwiches: Layer the fried chicken cutlets onto the toasted bread bottoms, followed by the dressed romaine lettuce and a generous extra sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Top with the bread halves and serve immediately to enjoy a perfect combination of crispy chicken, flavorful dressing, and garlicky bread.

Notes

You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to reduce fat content slightly and add a tangy flavor.
Anchovy paste is essential for authentic Caesar dressing flavor but can be omitted for a milder taste or to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying chicken to achieve crispiness without excessive oil absorption.
Use fresh Parmesan cheese for better flavor as pre-grated cheese often contains anti-caking agents that affect texture.
Prepare the dressing in advance and store it refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Sandwich
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chicken Caesar Sandwich, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Caesar Dressing, Garlic Butter Bread, Crispy Chicken Cutlets, Hoagie Sandwich