Description
This fried chicken Caesar sandwich is a crispy, creamy twist on the classic Caesar salad—stacked with juicy fried chicken, tangy Caesar dressing, crunchy lettuce, and Parmesan cheese on a toasted bun.
Ingredients
- 2–4 boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- 2–4 sandwich buns or brioche rolls, toasted
- Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
- Optional: crushed croutons, lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Heat oil in a skillet or deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in seasoned flour, pressing to coat thoroughly.
- Fry chicken 4–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel to drain.
- Toast buns and spread Caesar dressing on both sides.
- Assemble sandwiches by layering fried chicken, romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and optional crushed croutons.
- Serve hot with extra Caesar dressing or a squeeze of lemon, if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use grilled chicken instead of fried.
- Add cayenne to the flour for a spicier coating.
- Store-bought fried chicken works in a pinch.
- Keep components separate if making ahead to preserve texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
