Chicken Caesar Sandwich (Printable)
Grilled chicken breast with crisp romaine and zesty Caesar dressing on toasted golden ciabatta rolls.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Steps:
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 - 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 homemade Caesar dressing takes five minutes but tastes like you fussed over it
- Everything can be prepped ahead so assembly is quick
- Portable enough for picnics but fancy enough for dinner
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all those juices inside instead of running out on your cutting board
- The dressing needs about 10 minutes in the fridge for the flavors to really come together
03 -
- Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness before grilling so they cook at the same rate
- Toast the bread just until golden because it will continue to crisp up as it cools slightly