Chicken Caesar Sandwich (Printable)
Juicy grilled chicken with crisp romaine and creamy Caesar dressing on toasted ciabatta.
# 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
16 - 4 tablespoons butter, softened
# How-to Steps:
01 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder evenly.
03 - Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic until smooth and combined.
05 - Spread softened butter on cut sides of rolls and grill until golden brown and crispy.
06 - Layer Caesar dressing on toasted rolls, top with romaine lettuce, sliced chicken, shaved Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes.
07 - Close sandwiches, cut in half diagonally, and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The toasted ciabatta creates this incredible crunch that holds up against all that juicy chicken and creamy dressing
- You get all those bold Caesar flavors without the commitment of sitting down with a bowl and fork
02 -
- Slicing the chicken against the grain makes each bite tender instead of chewy
- Letting the chicken rest before cutting keeps all those juices inside where they belong
03 -
- If your chicken breasts are thick, pound them to even thickness so they cook evenly
- Room temperature chicken grills more evenly than cold straight from the fridge