Chicken Caesar Sandwich (Print Version)
Grilled chicken with crisp romaine and creamy Caesar dressing on toasted ciabatta rolls.
# 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 (optional)
16 - 4 tbsp butter, softened (for toasting buns)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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 to make dressing.
05 - Butter the cut sides of the rolls and toast on grill or pan until golden.
06 - Spread a generous layer of Caesar dressing on each roll. Top with shredded romaine, sliced chicken, shaved Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes if desired.
07 - Close sandwiches, slice in half, and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- All the satisfaction of a Caesar salad without the need for forks or dignity
- The warm grilled chicken against cool crisp lettuce creates the most incredible temperature contrast
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- Lettting the chicken rest before slicing is nonnegotiable or all those juices will run onto your cutting board instead of staying in the sandwich
- Toasting the cut sides of the rolls creates a structural foundation that prevents the bottom bun from completely disintegrating
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- Pounding the chicken to even thickness before grilling means they will cook at the same rate, eliminating that dried-out thinner edge problem
- Mixing a tablespoon of the dressing into the warm sliced chicken before assembling adds incredible flavor to every single bite