Caesar Chicken Sandwich (Printable View)

Tender grilled chicken with crisp romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, and Parmesan on toasted brioche buns.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 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 chopped romaine lettuce (approximately 2.1 oz)
08 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (approximately 0.9 oz)
10 - 1 small tomato, sliced (optional)

# How To Make It:

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 evenly with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
04 - Grill chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through with clear juices and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
05 - While chicken rests, place bun halves cut side down on grill for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
06 - Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons Caesar dressing on bottom half of each toasted bun. Layer with romaine lettuce, grilled chicken cutlet, Parmesan cheese, and tomato slices if desired.
07 - Drizzle additional Caesar dressing on top layers, place bun top over filling, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in half an hour but tastes like you spent way more effort on it.
  • The Caesar dressing does double duty as marinade and sauce, so there's less to juggle.
  • Grilling the buns adds a subtle smokiness that ties the whole sandwich together.
  • It's filling enough to count as dinner but light enough that you won't feel weighed down afterward.
02 -
  • Don't skip resting the chicken after grilling, cutting into it too soon makes all the moisture run out and you end up with dry meat.
  • If your grill is too hot, the outside will char before the inside cooks through, so keep it at medium-high and resist cranking up the heat.
  • Toasting the buns is non-negotiable, it creates a barrier that keeps the Caesar dressing from soaking through and turning the bread mushy.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check doneness instead of guessing, overcooked chicken is the fastest way to ruin an otherwise perfect sandwich.
  • If you're making your own Caesar dressing, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end to brighten it up and balance the richness.
  • Leftover grilled chicken works great in this sandwich the next day, just reheat it gently in a skillet so it doesn't dry out.
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