Description

A restaurant-quality sandwich featuring golden-fried breaded chicken, fresh romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing on toasted ciabatta bread.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large boneless chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup Caesar dressing
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
4 slices ciabatta or sourdough bread
6–8 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets and pat completely dry with paper towels.
2. Set up three shallow dishes: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs and water, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan and spices.
3. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then egg mixture, then press firmly into breadcrumb mixture. Let rest on wire rack for 10 minutes.
4. Heat vegetable oil in large skillet to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Carefully place breaded chicken in hot oil and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Transfer cooked chicken to wire rack to drain.
7. Toast bread slices in butter until golden and crispy.
8. Spread Caesar dressing on bottom bread slice, add romaine lettuce, place chicken cutlet on top, add tomatoes and extra Parmesan.
9. Drizzle with more Caesar dressing, add top bread slice, and slice diagonally to serve.

Notes

Store cooked chicken in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in 375°F oven for 10 minutes to maintain crispiness. Can freeze breaded uncooked chicken for up to 3 months. Assemble sandwich just before eating for best texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Sandwich
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 680
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 1240mg
Fat: 32g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 45g

Keywords: crispy chicken sandwich, Caesar sandwich, breaded chicken, fried chicken sandwich, homemade chicken sandwich