Chicken Caesar Sandwich (Printable)
Juicy grilled chicken with crisp romaine and creamy Caesar dressing on toasted bread
# What You 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 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature, approximately 375°F to 400°F.
02 - Rub chicken breasts thoroughly with olive oil, then coat evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on all sides.
03 - Place chicken on preheated grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain.
04 - While chicken grills, whisk together mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
05 - Spread softened butter generously on cut sides of each roll. Place butter-side down on grill or in skillet and toast until golden brown and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Spread a layer of Caesar dressing on bottom half of each toasted roll. Layer with shredded romaine, sliced grilled chicken, shaved Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes. Top with remaining roll half.
07 - Slice each sandwich diagonally in half and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything you love about a Caesar salad becomes something you can actually eat with your hands
- The toasted bread soaks up all that garlicky creamy dressing in the best way possible
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing is absolutely crucial or all those juices will end up on your cutting board instead of in your sandwich
- Toasting the buns creates a waterproof barrier that keeps the bread from getting soggy even if you make these ahead
03 -
- Shave your Parmesan with a vegetable peeler instead of grating it for those restaurant style delicate shards
- Pat the romaine completely dry with paper towels so the dressing clings instead of sliding right off