– 2 large boneless chicken breasts
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (for extra crunch)
– 4 ciabatta rolls or any sandwich bread
– 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
– 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Olive oil (for frying)
Follow these simple steps to create your Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich:
1. Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, add the chicken breasts and cover them with buttermilk. Let them marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
2. Prepare the Coating: In a separate bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Add Breadcrumbs: On a plate, place the breadcrumbs for additional crunch.
4. Coat the Chicken: Remove the marinated chicken from the buttermilk. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coat. Then dip again into the buttermilk, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
5. Heat Oil: In a frying pan, heat about 1/2 inch of olive oil over medium heat.
6. Fry Chicken: Carefully add the coated chicken breasts to the hot oil. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let them drain on paper towels.
7. Prepare the Buns: While the chicken is frying, lightly toast the ciabatta rolls in another pan or on a griddle.
8. Assemble the Sandwich: Spread Caesar dressing on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with chopped romaine and a generous portion of crispy chicken.
9. Add Toppings: Drizzle extra Caesar dressing over the chicken, followed by a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
10. Close the Sandwich: Place the top half of the bun on the sandwich and press down gently.
These steps lead you to a delicious Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich that’s ready to be enjoyed!