Chicken Caesar Sandwich (Printer-friendly)
Juicy grilled chicken with crisp romaine and creamy Caesar dressing on toasted bread
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
→ Caesar Dressing
06 - ⅓ cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced
→ Sandwich Assembly
12 - 4 ciabatta rolls or crusty sandwich buns, sliced
13 - 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
14 - ½ cup shaved Parmesan
15 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
16 - 4 tablespoons butter, softened (for toasting buns)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
03 - Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - While chicken grills, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon, Worcestershire, and minced garlic in a small bowl to make dressing.
05 - Butter the cut sides of the rolls and toast on grill or pan until golden.
06 - Spread a generous layer of Caesar dressing on each roll. Top with shredded romaine, sliced chicken, shaved Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes if desired.
07 - Close sandwiches, slice in half, and serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The creamy homemade Caesar dressing puts store bought versions to shame
- Grilling the chicken adds smoky depth that perfectly balances the crisp romaine
- Everything cozy about the classic salad but portable enough for picnics or busy days
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing keeps all the juices inside instead of on your cutting board
- The dressing tastes better if you make it 30 minutes ahead so the flavors have time to meld together
03 -
- Grill your chicken breast whole rather than pounding it flat so it stays juicy and tender
- Room temperature butter spreads more evenly on the buns for better toasting results