Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich (Better Than a Deli!)

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Created on July 1st, 2025 at 08:00 am

The Ultimate Crunch Meets Creamy Caesar 💥

Juicy, golden-fried chicken cutlets. Tangy Caesar dressing. Fresh romaine. All stacked on warm, crusty French bread. This sandwich feels fancy, but it’s easy enough for a weeknight.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Caesar Dressing:

1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
3 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1–2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp black pepper
Pinch of sea salt

For the Chicken:

5 chicken cutlets
Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
Oil for frying

Flour Mixture:

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp smoked paprika

Egg Mixture:

2 eggs
1/4 tsp salt

Breadcrumb Coating:

3/4 cup panko crumbs
1/4 cup regular breadcrumbs
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

For Assembly:

2 romaine hearts, chopped
1–2 French baguettes
Extra Parmesan, for topping

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Caesar Dressing:
In a bowl, whisk together the mayo, Greek yogurt, Dijon, Worcestershire, lemon juice, Parmesan, garlic, pepper, and salt. Chill while prepping the rest.

2. Prep and Fry the Chicken:

Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
Coat in flour mixture.
Dip into the egg mixture.
Press into breadcrumb mixture until well coated.
Heat oil in a pan and fry each cutlet until golden, crispy, and cooked through (about 3–4 mins per side).

3. Assemble the Sandwiches: