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There’s nothing basic about this Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich. It’s a flavor-packed mashup of crispy chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and garlic butter toasted hero bread. This chicken Caesar salad sandwich will most definitely hit the spot for lunch.
Ingredients for Chicken Caesar Salad Sub
Caesar Dressing & Salad:
- Mayonnaise – The creamy base that makes this dressing rich and smooth.
- Dijon mustard – Adds a little tang and depth.
- Worcestershire sauce – Gives that classic Caesar umami kick.
- Garlic – A must for bold flavor.
- Lemon juice – Brightens up the dressing.
- Parmesan cheese – Because every Caesar needs a good dose of parm.
- Salt & Pepper – Essential seasonings to balance the flavors.
- Anchovy paste – The secret ingredient for that authentic Caesar taste.
- Romaine lettuce – Fresh crunch to complement the crispy chicken.
Chicken:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast – Cut thin and crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside.
- Panko breadcrumbs – Gives the chicken that light, crunchy texture.
- Flour – Helps the breading stick.
- Eggs – Binds the coating to the chicken.
- Parmesan cheese – Adds extra flavor to the crust.
- Red pepper flakes – Just a little heat to keep things interesting.
- Salt & Pepper – The foundation of good seasoning.
Bread:
- Hero bread – The perfect vessel for holding all that crispy, creamy goodness.
- Butter – Because garlic butter makes everything better.
- Garlic powder & Italian seasoning – Adds flavor to the toasted bread.
- Sliced parmesan cheese – Melts slightly into the sandwich for extra richness.
How to make a chicken Caesar salad sandwich
The most important part of the sandwich is the Caesar dressing. I absolutely love Caesar dressing and was thrilled when I first learned how to make it. Sure some fancy chefs make their own mayo, but this was is so easy and perfect for a novice home cook.
You will need mayonnaise, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon, Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt, pepper and anchovy paste. Mix everything together in a bowl and set aside.
For the chicken, cut chicken breast into halves and tenderizer until thinner. I like to do this to ensure quick and even cooking. Coat the chicken in the panko mixture and fry in a skillet until golden brown.
While the chicken is cooking, butter the bread and add seasonings. Toast for about 5 minutes.
Chop up the romaine lettuce and mix with the Caesar dressing. Assemble the sandwich, eat and enjoy!
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Faqs for this recipe
Yes! But homemade tastes way better and is super easy to make.
I love hero rolls, but you can also use ciabatta, brioche buns, or sourdough.
Yes! Store the chicken and dressing separately. Assemble just before eating for the best texture.
Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich
Ingredients
Dressing & salad:
- ¾ c mayo
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 c Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 tbsp anchovy paste
- Romaine lettuce 2 cups, chopped
Chicken:
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ c Parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes
Bread:
- Hero bread
- Softened butter
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Sliced Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Add the mayonnaise, Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt and pepper and whisk until well combined. Taste and adjust to your liking. The dressing will keep well in the fridge for about a week in an airtight container.
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise. Take a saran wrap and pound it down a bit until it’s thinner. Season both sides of the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- To a mixing bowl add the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Mix to combine. To another bowl whisk together the eggs. In one more bowl add the flour.
- Coat the chicken with the flour, then egg, shake off the excess and lastly coat with the panko breadcrumbs really making sure to press it in and cover every crevice.
- Butter the insides of the hero bread and sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Bake in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat with a few tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot add the chicken breast and cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees, check with a meat thermometer. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In a bowl toss the caesar dressing with the romaine lettuce. Slice the chicken breast into strips.
- Start to assemble the sandwich. Add the chicken breast strips, sliced parmesan cheese and caesar salad. Eat and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I love how you give us the options to change the service size !!! Can’t wait to try !!
Thank you soo much !
I hope you love it!
I made a variation of August’s Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich for myself and it was on point.