Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich (Printer-friendly)
Golden-crisp chicken, Caesar-dressed romaine, and Parmesan on toasted brioche for a satisfying sandwich.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crispy Chicken
01 - 2 large chicken breasts, halved horizontally (4 fillets)
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - Vegetable oil for frying
→ Caesar Salad
12 - 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
13 - 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
14 - 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
→ Assembly
15 - 4 brioche or sandwich buns, split and toasted
16 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional for toasting buns
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Submerge chicken fillets in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours to enhance tenderness.
02 - Combine flour, panko breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan in a shallow dish. In a separate bowl, beat eggs until smooth.
03 - Remove chicken pieces from marinade and allow excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each fillet in the flour mixture, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat again in the flour mixture for an extra-crisp exterior.
04 - Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet to a depth of 1/2 inch and heat to 350°F. Fry chicken fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
05 - In a mixing bowl, toss shredded romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing. Add shaved Parmesan cheese and gently mix to combine.
06 - If desired, spread unsalted butter on the cut sides of buns. Toast in a hot skillet until golden brown. Arrange fried chicken on each bottom bun, top with Caesar salad, and cover with the top bun.
07 - Serve sandwiches immediately. Accompany with extra Caesar dressing or lemon wedges if preferred.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get the crunchiest chicken with hardly any effort, and that first bite is pure satisfaction.
- I love how the cool Caesar salad and warm chicken strike the perfect balance for a sandwich you actually want to eat with your hands.
02 -
- The first few times I rushed the oil temperature and ended up with soggy, undercooked chicken—patience pays off here.
- Once I tried to skip the second coating dip, and the crunch just wasn’t the same, so trust the double dredge.
03 -
- Panko and Parmesan in the coating guarantee a shatteringly crisp bite—don’t rush the breading.
- A last-minute swipe of dressing on the bottom bun keeps everything flavorful and never dry.