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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich

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A delicious twist on a classic, featuring tender fried chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and crunchy romaine lettuce in a fresh baguette.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1–2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 5 chicken cutlets
  • Sea salt (to taste)
  • Ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Oil (for frying)
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup panko crumbs
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 2 romaine hearts (chopped)
  • 1–2 French baguettes
  • Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, prepare the Caesar dressing by mixing all ingredients. Stir until smooth and creamy. Take 4–5 tablespoons of this dressing and mix it with the chopped romaine lettuce in a medium bowl. Cover both the salad and the remaining dressing and refrigerate separately.
  2. Lay the chicken cutlets on a cutting board, pound them to an even thickness if needed, and sprinkle both sides with salt and black pepper.
  3. Set up a breading station with three shallow plates: in the first, mix flour, salt, and smoked paprika; in the second, whisk eggs with salt; and in the third, mix panko, breadcrumbs, parsley, black pepper, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, dip it in the egg mixture, and then press it into the breadcrumb mix. Repeat for all cutlets.
  5. Once the oil is hot, place the chicken into the pan and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  6. Slice the baguettes into 5-inch portions and cut each one open. Spread a layer of reserved Caesar dressing, place a crispy chicken cutlet, add Caesar salad, and sprinkle with extra Parmesan. Close the sandwiches and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crunch, double bread the chicken before frying. The dressing can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.

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Keywords: Crispy Chicken, Caesar Sandwich, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe

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