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Chicken Caesar Sandwich

This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich recipe made with a buttery, garlic bread roll is the perfect combo of crispy, savory and creamy! So much flavor in each bite!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Garlic Butter Rolls

  • 2 heads of garlic
  • olive oil, for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 4 sub or hoagie rolls

Chicken Breasts

  • 2 large chicken breasts, cut in half for a total of (4) pieces
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • vegetable oil, for frying

Flour Coating

  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste

Egg Batter

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup water

Breadcrumb Coating

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, unflavored
  • 1/2 cup regular breadcrumbs, unflavored
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Caesar Dressing 

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste, optional
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste

Assembly

  • 2 heads of romaine lettuce, chopped
  • parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, optional
  • fresh parsley, finely chopped, optional

Instructions

Garlic Butter Rolls

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Cut off the top of the heads of garlic to expose the cloves and place in the center of a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle some olive oil over the cloves and wrap in the aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes or until the garlic is softened. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Keep the oven on.
  • In a small mixing bowl, add the butter, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, salt and pepper. Squeeze in the cooled roasted garlic and mix everything together to combine.
  • Slice the rolls in half and spread a layer of the garlic butter over the tops. Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet, grate over fresh parmesan cheese and toast in the oven until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes or longer as needed. Set aside.

Chicken Breasts

  • In a small dish, add all of the seasonings and mix to combine. Prepare the chicken breasts by gently pounding each piece into even thickness. Transfer to a large plate or baking sheet and thoroughly coat with the season mixture.

Dredging and Frying

  • Set up the dredging station. For the flour coating, whisk together the flour, salt and pepper. For the egg batter, whisk together the eggs and water. For the bread coating, mix together the regular breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  • Dredge both sides of the chicken breast in the flour mixture then dip into the egg batter before coating in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat with remaining chicken breast pieces.
  • Heat oil (about 2 cups or more as needed) in a skillet over medium heat to 350F, then fry each breaded chicken breast until golden and fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside on a wire rack placed over paper towel-lined baking sheet.

Assembly

  • In a small mixing bowl, add all of the Caesar dressing ingredients and whisk together combine. Set aside.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, add the chopped lettuce, spoon over some of the Caesar dressing and some grated parmesan cheese to your liking. Mix to combine.
  • Place the bottom half of the roll down on a clean surface, spread over some of the Caesar dressing and place a breaded chicken on top. Add a layer of the salad over the chicken and grate over parmesan cheese to your liking. Spoon over some more dressing over the cheese and close the sandwich. Repeat with the remaining ingredients for a total of (4) sandwiches!
  • Optional step - brush some melted butter over the sandwiches before garnishing with finely chopped parsley and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!