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Assembled Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Golden-fried parmesan-crusted chicken with homemade Caesar dressing and fresh romaine lettuce on crusty French baguette. Perfect weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 475

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 garlic cloves minced, 1 to 2 cloves
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 5 chicken cutlets about 4 to 5 oz each
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste for seasoning chicken
  • 1 cup oil for frying vegetable or canola oil, 1 to 2 cups
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt for flour mixture
  • 0.75 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.25 tsp salt for egg mixture
  • 0.75 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup regular breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper for breadcrumb mixture
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt for breadcrumb mixture
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated for breadcrumb mixture
  • 2 romaine hearts chopped
  • 2 French baguettes about 12 to 15 inches each
  • extra Parmesan cheese for topping

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Three shallow plates for breading
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Wire rack
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Take 4 to 5 tablespoons of the dressing and toss with chopped romaine in a separate bowl. Cover both bowls and refrigerate.
  2. Place chicken cutlets on a cutting board. If uneven thickness, gently pound with a meat mallet to about 1/2 inch thickness. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  3. Set up breading station with three shallow plates. First plate: combine flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and smoked paprika. Second plate: whisk eggs with 1/4 tsp salt. Third plate: mix panko, breadcrumbs, parsley, black pepper, sea salt, oregano, garlic powder, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  4. Heat about 1/2 inch of oil (1 to 2 cups) in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350 to 360°F. Test with a small piece of bread or wooden spoon handle, it should sizzle immediately.
  5. Working with one cutlet at a time, dredge in flour mixture and shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Press firmly into breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides completely. Set aside and repeat with remaining cutlets.
  6. Carefully place 2 to 3 breaded chicken cutlets into hot oil without overcrowding. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes per side until deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a wire rack to drain. Work in batches with remaining cutlets.
  7. Slice baguettes into 5 equal portions (about 5 to 6 inches each) and cut lengthwise. Spread generous layer of Caesar dressing on both sides. Place one crispy chicken cutlet on bottom half, top with Caesar-dressed romaine, sprinkle with extra Parmesan, close sandwich, and serve immediately.

Notes

Store dressing, romaine, and chicken separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat chicken in 375°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes to restore crispiness. Can freeze breaded chicken before or after frying for up to 2 months.