Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
A crave-worthy crispy chicken Caesar sandwich loaded with crunchy lettuce, creamy dressing, and golden chicken on toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Sandwiches
- Method: Fried (or Air Fried), Assembled
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (butterflied and pounded thin)
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Sandwich:
4 brioche or sandwich buns
1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded or whole leaves
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Optional: lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Bread Chicken: Set up a dredging station with flour in one bowl and panko breadcrumbs in another. Remove chicken from marinade, coat in flour, then press into breadcrumbs to adhere.
Fry Chicken: Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Toast Buns: Lightly toast sandwich buns for extra crunch and flavor.
Assemble Sandwiches: Spread Caesar dressing on each bun half. Place crispy chicken on the bottom bun, top with romaine lettuce and shaved Parmesan. Cap with the top bun.
Serve: Serve warm with extra Caesar dressing or lemon on the side.
Notes
Use air fryer instead of pan-frying for a lighter option.
Add bacon or tomato slices for extra layers of flavor.
You can use frozen breaded chicken patties in a pinch.
Homemade Caesar dressing takes it to the next level!
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/crispy-chicken-caesar-sandwich/
