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Chicken Caesar Sandwiches Recipe

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Chicken Caesar Sandwiches feature crispy fried chicken cutlets, a creamy homemade Caesar dressing, fresh romaine lettuce, and flavorful garlic butter spread on toasted hoagie rolls for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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For the chicken cutlets:

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 egg whisked with a splash of milk
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the garlic butter:

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, slightly melted
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2–3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

For the Caesar dressing:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 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

To assemble:

  • 4 hoagies or baguette rolls
  • 3–4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped or shredded

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken cutlets: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into 4-6 thin cutlets. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, a splash of milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and Panko. Dip each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
  2. Fry the chicken: Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a shallow pan over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken cutlets until golden brown and crispy, approximately 5 minutes. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  3. Make the garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, mayonnaise, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
  4. Toast the bread: Slice the hoagie or baguette rolls lengthwise. Spread the garlic butter generously on the inside of each bread half. Place the bread in a 450ºF oven or under the broiler and toast for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  5. Prepare the Caesar dressing: Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, grated garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl or mason jar until smooth.
  6. Toss the lettuce: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce with 3-4 tablespoons of the Caesar dressing, tossing gently to coat evenly.
  7. Assemble the sandwiches: Layer the fried chicken cutlets onto the toasted bread, top with the dressed romaine lettuce, and sprinkle with extra grated Parmesan cheese. Close the sandwiches and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, use a mix of Panko and regular breadcrumbs for breading.
  • Toast the bread just before assembling to keep it crisp.
  • Adjust garlic quantity to taste in both the garlic butter and dressing.
  • Anchovy paste is traditional in Caesar dressing, but can be omitted for a milder flavor.
  • Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a tangier and protein-rich dressing alternative.
  • Store leftover chicken cutlets separately and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.

Keywords: Chicken Caesar sandwich, fried chicken sandwich, homemade Caesar dressing, garlic butter bread, hoagie sandwich

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