Chicken Caesar Sandwich (Printable Version)
Juicy grilled chicken with crisp romaine and creamy Caesar dressing on toasted bread.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp salt
04 - ¼ tsp black pepper
05 - ½ tsp garlic powder
→ Caesar Dressing
06 - ⅓ cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
09 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
10 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced
→ Sandwich Assembly
12 - 4 ciabatta rolls or crusty sandwich buns, sliced
13 - 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
14 - ½ cup shaved Parmesan
15 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
16 - 4 tbsp butter, softened
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder evenly.
03 - Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - While chicken grills, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon, Worcestershire, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
05 - Butter the cut sides of the rolls and toast on grill or pan until golden brown and crispy.
06 - Spread a generous layer of Caesar dressing on each roll. Top with shredded romaine, sliced chicken, shaved Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes.
07 - Close sandwiches, slice in half, and serve immediately.
# Expert Insights:
01 -
- The homemade Caesar dressing comes together in seconds and tastes infinitely better than anything from a bottle
- Everything can be prepped ahead, making weeknight dinners feel effortless
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- Slicing the chicken against the grain keeps it tender and prevents it from feeling chewy in the sandwich
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing is the difference between juicy and dry meat
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to help it develop a better grill marks
- Do not skip toasting the buns, that crunch is what makes this restaurant quality