Description
The fried chicken Caesar sandwich combines crispy, juicy chicken with creamy Caesar dressing, crisp romaine, and a buttery toasted bun. It’s a delicious twist on the classic Caesar salad, packed into a satisfying sandwich perfect for lunch, dinner, or game day.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 4 brioche or sandwich buns
- Optional: lemon juice, anchovy paste, crushed croutons, sliced tomatoes, avocado, or hot sauce
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in seasoned flour, pressing to coat well.
- Fry chicken in hot oil for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a rack to rest.
- Lightly toast buns and spread Caesar dressing on both the top and bottom halves.
- Assemble sandwiches with romaine, fried chicken, shaved Parmesan, and additional dressing or optional toppings.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use grilled or air-fried chicken for a lighter option.
- Add crushed croutons for crunch inside the sandwich.
- Spice it up with hot sauce or spicy Caesar dressing.
- Keep components separate for storing and reheat chicken in oven or air fryer.
- Brioche buns provide a rich balance to the crispy chicken, but any soft bun works.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
