Description
These Chicken Caesar Sandwiches are a delightful twist on the classic salad, featuring crispy chicken cutlets, a flavorful garlic butter spread, and a creamy Caesar dressing all served on a hoagie or baguette.
Ingredients
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For the chicken cutlets:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 egg whisked with a splash of milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Panko
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the garlic butter:
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter, slightly melted
- 2 Tablespoons mayo
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
For the Caesar dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 4 hoagies or baguette
- 3–4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped or shredded
To assemble:
Instructions
- Make the chicken cutlets. Slice the chicken cutlets horizontally to make thin cutlets. Whisk egg, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bread chicken with eggs and breadcrumbs, fry until golden and crispy.
- Prepare the garlic butter. Mix butter, mayo, garlic, parsley, and Parmesan. Spread on bread halves and toast.
- Make the Caesar dressing. Whisk mayo, sour cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, mustard, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the sandwiches. Toss romaine with some dressing, then layer chicken, salad, and extra Parmesan on bread. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can customize the sandwich by adding bacon or avocado.
- For a lighter version, use grilled chicken instead of fried.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Approx. 550 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 3g
- Sodium: Approx. 850mg
- Fat: Approx. 30g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 25g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100mg