Description
Experience the perfect blend of crunchy fried chicken, fresh romaine lettuce, and creamy Caesar dressing, all embraced by hearty whole grain bread. This sandwich takes you back to sunny picnics and cherished moments with friends. It’s not just a meal; it’s an adventure in flavor—ideal for lunch or dinner and versatile enough to impress any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 slices whole grain bread
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken breast in flour, then egg, and finally coat with panko.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Toast whole grain bread slices until golden.
- Assemble the sandwich: layer lettuce, crispy chicken, drizzle with Caesar dressing, and top with another slice of toast.
- Slice and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg