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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Savor the Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich, a delightful blend of crispy chicken and zesty Caesar salad in a convenient handheld meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 720

Ingredients
  

Caesar Dressing
  • ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • sea salt to taste
Chicken
  • 5 cutlets chicken
  • Oil for frying
Breading Mixture
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¾ cup panko crumbs
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Sandwich Assembly
  • 2 hearts romaine chopped
  • 1-2 pieces French baguettes
  • Parmesan cheese freshly grated, for topping

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • whisk
  • mixing bowls
  • wire rack
  • Cutting board
  • Meat mallet
  • Shallow plates

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, prepare the Caesar dressing by mixing all ingredients. Stir until smooth and creamy. Take 4–5 tablespoons of this dressing and mix it with the chopped romaine lettuce in a medium bowl. Cover both the salad and the remaining dressing and refrigerate both components separately for later.
  2. Lay the chicken cutlets on a cutting board. If they are uneven in thickness, gently pound them with a meat mallet or rolling pin to make them even. Sprinkle both sides with salt and ground black pepper.
  3. Set up the breading station with three shallow plates. In the first, mix the flour, salt, and smoked paprika. In the second, whisk the eggs with salt until well combined. In the third, mix panko, breadcrumbs, dried parsley, black pepper, sea salt, dried oregano, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Take one chicken cutlet and dredge it in the flour mixture, shake off any excess. Next, dip it into the eggs mixture. Finally, firmly press it into the breadcrumb mix. Repeat for all cutlets.
  2. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the chicken into the pan. Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook the other side until crispy and fully cooked, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  3. Slice the baguettes into 12 cm (5") portions and cut each one open lengthwise. Spread a layer of the reserved Caesar dressing, place a crispy chicken cutlet on top, followed by a generous amount of the Caesar salad. Sprinkle with extra grated Parmesan. Close the sandwiches and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For an extra crunch, double-bread the chicken by dipping it again in the egg and panko mixture before frying. Let the fried chicken rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels to maintain crispiness. Use freshly grated Parmesan for a melt-in-your-mouth experience, enhancing the overall flavor.

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