Ingredients
– 4 sub rolls
– 1 lb chicken tenderloins tenderized
– 2 hearts romaine lettuce washed dried and chopped
– Fresh grated parmesan as needed for salad breading and assembly
– 1 lemon juiced
– Caesar dressing for salad plus 1/2 cup for breading
– Breadcrumbs or panko crumbs for breading
– Flour for breading
– Avocado oil for frying
– 2 heads of garlic roasted
– 1 tbsp parsley finely chopped
– 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
– 1/8 cup fresh parmesan grated
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Getting started with this Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich Recipe: is fun and easy, beginning with preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, mix together 2 heads of roasted garlic, 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley, 8 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, 1/8 cup grated fresh parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste; set it aside for later. Slice and hollow out the 4 sub rolls slightly, spread the garlic butter inside, and add extra grated parmesan before placing them open side up on a baking sheet to bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and toasted.
2-Next, set up your breading station with flour, a mixture of Caesar dressing and 2 tablespoons water, and breadcrumbs. Coat the 1 lb tenderized chicken tenderloins first in flour, then in the Caesar dressing mix, and finally in breadcrumbs for that perfect crunch. Heat avocado oil in a large pan over medium heat, and test it by sprinkling in a pinch of breadcrumbs if they sizzle, it’s ready to go. Fry the breaded chicken until it’s golden brown on each side, then drain the excess oil on paper towels.
3-First Steps: Roasting Garlic and Prepping Rolls: To roast the garlic, preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut 2 heads of garlic across the middle, place them cut side down on foil, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30-45 minutes until the cloves turn golden brown. While that’s happening, prepare the rolls as described to get a head start on assembly.
4-While the chicken bakes or fries, toss the 2 hearts of chopped romaine lettuce in Caesar dressing, adding juice from 1 lemon and extra grated parmesan for a fresh kick. Finally, assemble your sandwiches by layering the toasted sub rolls, fried chicken cutlets, dressed romaine, and more parmesan. This step-by-step approach, with its total time of just 35 minutes (10 minutes prep and 25 minutes cook), makes it simple for anyone to follow.
Notes
π΄ Flatten chicken tenderloins evenly without over-pressing for best texture.
π₯ Use Caesar dressing mixed with water as flavorful egg wash substitute.
π₯ Test oil heat with breadcrumbs; sizzle means it’s ready for frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
