Crunchy chicken caesar sandwich (viral recipe)
This Crunchy Chicken Caesar Sandwich combines crispy chicken cutlets with a classic Caesar salad for a delicious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 sandwiches
Calories 550 kcal
Chicken
- 2 pieces chicken cutlets
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Breading
- 2 pieces eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
For the sandwich
- 4 slices bread toasted with butter
- 2 tablespoon Caesar dressing divided
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese melted
- 2 handfuls iceberg lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
Cooking Steps
Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Season both cutlets generously on both sides.
Bread the chicken: Set up a dredging station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with Italian breadcrumbs. Dip each cutlet in flour → egg → breadcrumbs. Press the crumbs in so they stick and give that super crunchy finish.
Fry until crispy: Heat neutral oil in a shallow pan to 350–375°F. Fry the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden and crispy. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel.
Toast the bread: Butter both sides of the bread lightly. Pan method: toast on medium heat until golden and crisp. Toaster method: toast first, then spread butter on warm slices.
Melt the mozzarella: Microwave for 10–15 seconds until soft, or warm in a small pan over low heat. Add to the sandwich while warm.
Build the sandwich: Spread Caesar dressing onto your toasted bread.
Layer on: Crispy chicken, warm mozzarella, Caesar-dressed iceberg, and freshly grated Parmesan. Top with the second slice of bread.
Slice it in half… and enjoy!
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Caesar salad sandwich, Crispy chicken sandwich, Crunchy chicken caesar sandwich, Viral Recipe