Caesar Chicken Sandwich (Printable version)

Grilled chicken paired with crisp romaine, Caesar dressing, and Parmesan on toasted brioche buns.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Sandwich Assembly

06 - 4 brioche or burger buns
07 - 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
08 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing, store-bought or homemade
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 small tomato, sliced (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets of uniform thickness.
03 - Rub chicken cutlets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
04 - Grill chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer to rest for 5 minutes.
05 - While chicken rests, place buns cut-side down on grill and toast for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
06 - Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of Caesar dressing on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
07 - Layer romaine lettuce, grilled chicken cutlet, Parmesan cheese, and tomato slices if desired on the dressing-covered bun bottom.
08 - Drizzle additional Caesar dressing over the layers, place top bun half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It delivers bold Caesar flavor without the fuss of multiple courses or fancy plating.
  • The chicken stays juicy because you slice it thin before grilling, not after.
  • You can prep everything in under half an hour, even on a busy weeknight.
  • It feels indulgent but uses ingredients you probably already have on hand.
02 -
  • Don't skip resting the chicken, cutting into it immediately will drain all the juices onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat.
  • Toast the buns just until golden, over-toasted buns get hard and uncomfortable to bite through.
  • If your Caesar dressing is too thick, thin it with a teaspoon of water or lemon juice so it spreads easily.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check doneness, guessing leads to overcooked, dry chicken more often than not.
  • If you don't have a grill, a cast-iron skillet over high heat works perfectly and gives you great color.
  • Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the assembled sandwich just before serving for a bright, restaurant-quality finish.
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