Irresistible Chicken Caesar Sandwich
This Chicken Caesar Sandwich delivers the classic flavors of a Caesar salad in a satisfying and portable format. Featuring tender chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and creamy homemade Caesar dressing on toasted bread, it's a quick and delicious lunch or light meal.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small bowl
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Large skillet (for pan-seared chicken)
- Pounding mallet (optional, for chicken)
- Tongs
- Toaster or oven
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts OR 1 pre-cooked rotisserie chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil if pan-searing chicken
- 1 tsp garlic powder if pan-searing chicken
- 1 tsp onion powder if pan-searing chicken
- ½ tsp paprika if pan-searing chicken
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese for dressing
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 sandwich rolls or bread of your choice
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Optional: croutons
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- If pan-searing chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch).
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding.
- If using rotisserie chicken: Shred or dice the rotisserie chicken.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Lightly toast your sandwich rolls or bread.
- In a large bowl, gently toss the chopped romaine lettuce with about half of the Caesar dressing.
- Spread a thin layer of the remaining Caesar dressing on both halves of the toasted bread.
- Place a generous amount of the cooked chicken on the bottom half of the bread.
- Pile the dressed romaine lettuce on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese and croutons, if desired.
- Top with the other half of the bread.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
To prevent the sandwich from getting soggy, make sure the chicken is cooled slightly before assembling. Don't overdress the lettuce. For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Experiment with different types of bread like ciabatta or sourdough. Toasted almonds or pine nuts can add a delightful crunch. For a lighter option, use a whole wheat wrap instead of bread. The chicken can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.