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
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally into 4 thin cutlets)
- 4 brioche burger buns, split and toasted
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (divided)
- 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese for topping
- 3 cups Romaine lettuce hearts, thinly sliced into ribbons
- 1/2 cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Vegetable or canola oil for shallow frying
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dredge chicken: Place flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with grated parmesan in 3 separate shallow bowls. Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, and coat thoroughly in panko.
- Fry cutlets: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry cutlets for 3-4 min per side until deeply golden and 165°F internal temp. Drain on a wire rack.
- Toss Caesar greens: In a bowl, toss chopped Romaine lettuce with creamy Caesar dressing, grated parmesan, and black pepper until well coated.
- Assemble & serve: Spread Caesar dressing on toasted brioche buns. Place hot crispy chicken on bottom bun, pile high with dressed Caesar greens, scatter shaved parmesan, and cap with top bun. Serve hot!
- 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