Description
Indulge in the delightful Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich, where tender chicken meets a crunchy panko coating, nestled between beautifully toasted bread. Enhanced with creamy Caesar dressing and fresh romaine lettuce, this sandwich offers a savory explosion of flavors that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for game days or casual family dinners, it’s an unforgettable culinary experience you’ll want to recreate time and again.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups fresh romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 4 slices crusty sandwich bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare a breading station: Dip each chicken breast in olive oil, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove and let rest.
- Toast sandwich bread lightly until golden brown.
- Assemble the sandwich by spreading Caesar dressing on both sides of the bread, adding lettuce, sliced chicken, and Parmesan cheese.
- Press gently to meld flavors and slice in half before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least an hour before cooking. - Switch romaine for arugula for a peppery twist or add avocado slices for creaminess. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days; reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.