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Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Chicken Caesar Sandwich with grilled chicken, crisp romaine, parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing on toasted bread, standardized from common recipe patterns without live web browsing
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4

INGREDIENTS

Chicken

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 lb
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp lemon juice.

Caesar Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste optional
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp water as needed to thin.

Sandwich Assembly

  • 4 ciabatta rolls or brioche buns
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • ¼ cup shaved Parmesan
  • ½ cup croutons lightly crushed optional
  • 1 tbsp butter or olive oil for toasting
  • lemon wedges optional.

INSTRUCTIONS

Make Dressing

  • whisk mayonnaise
  • Parmesan
  • lemon juice
  • Dijon
  • Worcestershire
  • anchovy paste
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • and pepper until smooth
  • thin with water to a spreadable consistency and chill while you cook the chicken.

Cook Chicken

  • pat chicken dry then coat with olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • and lemon juice
  • grill or pan sear over medium high heat until browned and the thickest part reaches 165 F about 5 to 6 minutes per side
  • rest 5 minutes then slice.

Assemble Sandwiches

  • lightly butter or oil the rolls and toast cut sides in a skillet or on a grill until golden
  • toss romaine with enough dressing to lightly coat
  • spread a little extra dressing on the bread
  • layer sliced chicken
  • dressed romaine
  • shaved Parmesan
  • and optional crushed croutons
  • close and serve with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

1. Use rotisserie chicken to reduce cook time. Swap Greek yogurt for half the mayonnaise for a lighter dressing. Use sourdough 2. baguette 3. or wraps instead of rolls. Add bacon 4. sliced tomatoes 5. or avocado if desired

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 34g