Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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.
