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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich: The Ultimate Comfort Bite

Enjoy a Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich combining crispy chicken cutlets, fresh romaine, and rich Caesar dressing for an unparalleled comfort food experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Acts as the creamy base
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt Can use Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard For a subtle kick
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce Use vegan version if needed
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice For brightness
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Salt To elevate flavor
Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Cutlets Juicy and tender
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For dredging
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For extra crispiness
  • 2 large Eggs For binding; can use flax egg
Assembly
  • 2 cups Romaine Hearts Chopped
  • 1 large French Baguette For sandwich
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese For sprinkling

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Meat mallet
  • Shallow plates
  • Large deep skillet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Reserve a portion for assembly and toss romaine in remaining dressing. Refrigerate both.
  2. Pound chicken cutlets to even thickness of about 1/2 inch and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up three shallow plates with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs, seasoning flour and breadcrumbs with salt and pepper.
  4. Dredge chicken cutlets in flour, dip in egg, then press into panko breadcrumbs evenly.
  5. Heat oil in a large skillet to 175-180°C (350-360°F) and fry cutlets until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on a wire rack.
  6. Slice the baguette lengthwise, spread dressing on both sides, layer with chicken cutlet, dressed romaine, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best results, fry chicken one cutlet at a time to maintain oil temperature and avoid sogginess in the sandwich.

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