Chicken Caesar Sandwich (Printable)
Grilled chicken breast with creamy Caesar dressing, crisp romaine, and shaved Parmesan on toasted ciabatta rolls.
# 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 Tips:
01 -
- The grilled chicken stays incredibly juicy while the toasted ciabatta adds this perfect crunch in every single bite
- Homemade Caesar dressing puts those restaurant versions to shame and comes together in under three minutes
02 -
- I learned the hard way that skipping the resting period for the chicken makes it lose all those juices right onto your plate
- Room temperature dressing spreads so much better than cold, so take it out while the chicken cooks
03 -
- Pound the chicken to even thickness so it cooks uniformly and stays juicy throughout
- Make extra dressing because it keeps in the fridge for a week and is amazing on everything