Chicken Caesar Sandwich Recipe (Crispy and Delicious)

Two Italian favorites come together deliciously in this Chicken Caesar Sandwich recipe!

It’s got juicy chicken cutlets, pan fried until golden brown. Then, we’re taking crisp romaine lettuce and tossing it in homemade, creamy Caesar dressing.

We’ll pile it all onto a crusty ciabatta roll for an instant classic that the whole family will love!

These crispy chicken sandwiches are perfect for lunch or dinner.  

Ingredients

This chicken Caesar salad sandwich has two main components: the chicken cutlet and the Caesar salad. Here’s what you’ll need:

The Chicken Cutlets

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Italian bread crumbs
• Flour
• Eggs
• Extra virgin olive oil

The Caesar Salad

• Romaine lettuce
• Anchovies (or anchovy paste)
• Garlic
• Lemon juice
• Red wine vinegar
• Dijon mustard
• Worcestershire sauce
• Mayonnaise
• Parmesan cheese

How to Make a Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Make the Homemade Caesar Dressing

Start by mashing the anchovies with a fork. If you’re using anchovy paste (which is easier), measure out 2 teaspoons. 

Then, simply whisk in the rest of the ingredients. Set the dressing aside while you cook the chicken.

Make the Chicken Cutlets

Dredge the chicken in the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs.

Pan fry it in olive oil until both sides are golden brown, and let it rest on a wire rack.

Assemble the Sandwiches

Rinse and chop up your romaine lettuce, and toss it with some of the creamy Caesar dressing (you won’t use all of it). 

Then, spread a little bit more of the Caesar dressing onto the insides of your ciabatta roll. 

Now, place a the chicken onto the bread and top it with some of the Caesar salad. Finish with the top half of the ciabatta roll. 

Watch how to make a Chicken Caesar Sandwich!

Pro Tips

To make a great pan-fried chicken cutlet, a few things are necessary:

• Start with a thin breast. Pound the chicken thin using a meat mallet. You’ll want to place them on a cutting board, cover them with plastic wrap and give them some good whacks. If you don’t have a mallet, slice each chicken breast crosswise to make two thinner pieces.
• Use a three bowl method for breading the chicken. The first bowl has the flour, the second has the egg and the third has the bread crumbs.
• Cook low and slow. Heat the oil in the pan to medium-low heat. Not medium heat, and not medium-high heat. Crispy chicken must be cooked low and slow in order to get a golden crust and tender meat.
• Rest on a wire rack. Using a rack will keep the cutlets crispier than if you rest them on a paper towel or brown paper bags.

Do you have to use anchovies in Caesar dressing?

Anchovies are truly what give Caesar dressing its iconic taste. It is possible to leave them out, but it would compromise the authenticity.

If mashing anchovies freaks you out, use anchovy paste instead. 

Can you use a different kind of bread? 

If you’re not using ciabatta, I recommend another type of crusty bread like French or sourdough.

Avoid buttery rolls like brioche buns, as they’d add even more richness to an already rich sandwich.

Storage and Reheating Instructions

Leftover chicken cutlets are great to have on a busy weeknight! They can be wrapped in foil or placed in an airtight container and refrigerated. 

Using the oven or an air fryer is the best way to reheat the chicken. To reheat, place the cutlets in a single layer on a baking sheet and reheat in a warm oven.

Avoid reheating in the microwave, as it may cause the cutlets to become soggy.

If you have undressed lettuce leaves, definitely save them. But dressed salad does not keep very well. 

When you make this chicken Caesar sandwich recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Drop a rating or leave a comment below. Enjoy! 

For more sandwich recipes, try these:

• Falafel Pita Sandwich with Easy Tahini Sauce
• Italian Style Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
• Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich