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crispy chicken Caesar sandwich on a toasted garlic hoagie roll with fresh romaine lettuce and parmesan cheese

The Ultimate Chicken Caesar Sandwiches Recipe

Mealoras
Acrispy, creamy, and satisfying twist on the classic Caesar salad served in atoasted garlic roll
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch
Servings 4 Sandwiches

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts cut into 4-6 thin cutlets
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup regular breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Garlic Butter Bread

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 hoagie rolls or 1 large baguette

For the Homemade Caesar Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembly

  • 1-2 hearts romaine lettuce chopped
  • Extra parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the chicken cutlets by slicing the breasts horizontally and setting up a breading station with an egg and milk wash in one bowl and a mix of both breadcrumb types and seasonings in another.
  • Bread and fry the chicken by dipping each piece in the egg mixture, pressing it firmly into the crumbs, and cooking in hot oil until the coating is golden brown and the meat is fully cooked through.
  • Make the garlic butter by mixing the butter, mayonnaise, minced garlic, parsley, and parmesan until smooth, then spread it generously over the sliced rolls.
  • Toast the bread in a hot oven or under the broiler for a few minutes until the edges are crisp and the garlic butter is bubbling.
  • Mix the dressing by whisking all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until creamy, then toss the chopped romaine lettuce with the dressing to coat it evenly.
  • Assemble the sandwiches by placing the warm crispy chicken on the bottom half of the toasted rolls, topping with a mountain of the Caesar salad and extra parmesan, and closing with the top bun.

Notes

  • Keep it Crispy: Only toss the lettuce with the dressing right before serving to prevent the bread from getting soft.
  • Thin Cutlets: If the chicken is thick, use a meat mallet to flatten it so it cooks evenly and fits better on the sandwich.
  • Leftovers: Store the chicken and dressing separately; reheat the chicken in an air fryer or oven to bring back the crunch.
  • Oil Heat: Ensure the oil is shimmering before adding chicken so the breadcrumbs crisp up immediately without absorbing too much grease.