Baked Chicken Caesar Sandwich
This Baked Chicken Caesar Sandwich is what happens when a classic Caesar salad decides it deserves carbs, crunch, and a little bedazzle. Crispy baked chicken cutlets, crunchy romaine tossed in a punchy homemade Caesar dressing, all piled into a hoagie roll that somehow manages to hold everything together.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 652kcal
Ingredients
- 6 sandwich rolls
- 6 chicken cutlets
- 8 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
Chicken Breading
- olive oil spray extra virgin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 eggs
Caesar Dressing
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup light mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Prep the Chicken
- Slice chicken cutlets in half horizontally and pound until thin. About ½ inch.6 chicken cutlets
Season
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp paprika
- Season the flour with garlic powder and paprika.½ tsp garlic powder, ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ tsp paprika
- Season the panko with Italian seasoning.2 cups panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Bread the Chicken
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat fully in panko.4 eggs
Bake
- Place chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet or baking rack. Spray generously with olive oil.
- Bake at 400°F for 16 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Make the Dressing
- Mix all dressing ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.1 large garlic clove, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tsp anchovy paste, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 cup light mayonnaise, ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, ¼ tsp salt
Assemble
- Toss romaine lightly with Caesar dressing.8 cups Romaine lettuce
- Spread a little dressing on each roll, add crispy chicken, then top with the salad.6 sandwich rolls
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Notes
Nutrition facts are only estimates.
Storage & Reheating
- Chicken: Store separately up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Oven or air fryer for best texture.
- Assembled sandwiches: Best eaten immediately — trust me :)
Nutrition
Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 1306mg | Potassium: 977mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5825IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 5mg
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