Description
A crispy chicken Caesar sandwich featuring golden-brown chicken, fresh romaine lettuce, and creamy Caesar dressing, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with milk and vinegar)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 sandwich rolls or ciabatta bread
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- Extra Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Optional: sliced tomatoes or avocado
Instructions
- Start by marinating your chicken in buttermilk for added moisture and flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
- Toss chopped romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing in a large bowl.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing it for the sandwich.
- Toast the sandwich rolls briefly.
- Assemble the sandwich with romaine, crispy chicken, and sprinkle with extra Parmesan.
- Top with optional ingredients and enjoy!
Notes
Consider marinating chicken overnight for extra flavor. Use grilled chicken for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg