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Yesica Andrews

Crunchy Chicken Caesar Sandwich: Irresistible Recipe

This Crunchy Chicken Caesar Sandwich offers a delightful blend of crispy chicken cutlets, fresh romaine, and a zesty Caesar dressing wrapped in a perfectly toasted sub roll. Ideal for lunch recipes, this Caesar Chicken Sandwich stands out with its homemade garlic butter and parmesan melt, delivering satisfying food that pairs classic flavors with a crunchy twist. A must-try crispy chicken sandwich recipe for fans of savory and crunchy bites.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 sub rolls
  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins, tenderized
  • 2 hearts romaine lettuce, washed, dried, chopped
  • Fresh grated parmesan
  • Lemon, juiced
  • Caesar dressing for salad + 1/2 cup for breading
  • Breadcrumbs or panko crumbs for breading
  • Flour for breading
  • Avocado oil for frying
  • For garlic butter:
  • 2 heads of garlic, roasted
  • 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
  • 8 tbsps unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/8 cup fresh parmesan, grated
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine all garlic butter ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Slice and slightly hollow out sub rolls.
  4. Spread garlic butter on inside of rolls and sprinkle extra grated parmesan.
  5. Place rolls open side up on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and toasted.
  6. Optional: Broil on high for 2-3 minutes for extra toasty tops.
  7. Prepare breading station with flour, Caesar dressing mixed with 2 tbsps water, and breadcrumbs.
  8. Bread chicken tenderloins by coating in flour, then Caesar mixture, then breadcrumbs.
  9. Heat avocado oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  10. Test oil temperature by sprinkling a pinch of breadcrumbs; if it sizzles, oil is ready.
  11. Fry cutlets until golden brown on each side.
  12. Place cooked cutlets on paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  13. Toss chopped romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing, fresh lemon juice, and parmesan.
  14. Assemble sandwiches by layering toasted roll, chicken cutlet, salad, and extra parmesan.
  15. Enjoy your crunchy chicken Caesar sandwich!
  16. For roasting garlic: Preheat oven to 425°F.
  17. Cut garlic heads across equator and place cut side down on foil.
  18. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  19. Bake for 30-45 minutes until cloves are golden brown.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use freshly grated parmesan and homemade Caesar dressing if possible. Roasted garlic butter elevates the sandwich with rich flavor. Store leftover cutlets wrapped in foil to retain crunch. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best results.