Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich 

This Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich elevates the timeless flavors of Caesar salad into a hearty, handheld delight. Juicy, buttermilk-marinated chicken is breaded with garlic, onion, paprika, salt, and pepper, then fried to a golden crisp. It's paired with a creamy, tangy homemade Caesar-style dressing made from mayo, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and Parmesan. Loaded into toasted, crusty bread with crisp romaine lettuce (plus optional tomatoes or bacon), each bite delivers crunchy textures, savory richness, and fresh brightness. Easy enough for a weekday lunch yet satisfying enough for dinner, this sandwich brings gourmet comfort to your table.

Ingredients (makes 2 sandwiches)

Crispy Chicken

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Vegetable oil (for frying) 

Caesar Dressing

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 2 Tbsp lemon juice

• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt & pepper, to taste 

Sandwich Assembly

• 4 slices crusty bread (ciabatta or sourdough)

• 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

• ¼ cup extra grated Parmesan

• Optional: sliced tomato, crispy bacon 

Directions

1. Marinate Chicken
   Submerge chicken breasts in buttermilk and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to tenderize and flavor. 

2. Prep Breading
   In a shallow dish, mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. 

3. Coat Chicken
   Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge thoroughly in the flour-spice mix, then set aside.

4. Fry Chicken
   Heat oil in a skillet until it reaches ~350°F (or until a small piece of bread sizzles). Fry chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and 165°F internally. Drain on paper towels. 

5. Make Dressing
   In a bowl, whisk together mayo, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, Parmesan, and salt/pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.

6. Toast Bread
   Lightly toast bread slices until golden and crisp.

7. Assemble Sandwiches
   Spread a generous layer of Caesar dressing on both bread slices. Top with romaine lettuce, crispy chicken, extra Parmesan, and optional tomato or bacon. Close with the remaining bread slice.

8. Serve
   Slice sandwiches diagonally and enjoy immediately while warm and crispy.

Estimated Nutrition (per sandwich)

• Calories: ~700 kcal

• Total Fat: ~35 g (Saturated ~8 g)

• Sodium: ~1,200 mg

• Carbohydrates: ~50 g

• Protein: ~40 g