Description
Indulge in the Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich, where flaky croissants embrace golden-fried chicken, fresh romaine, and zesty Caesar dressing. This delightful dish transforms the classic Chicken Caesar Salad into a gourmet sandwich, making it ideal for quick lunches or special dinner gatherings. With its high-protein content and rich flavors, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Perfectly crispy and easy to prepare, this sandwich offers a satisfying comfort food experience that is both delicious and versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 toasted croissants
- 4–5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- Canola oil for frying
- 1 large egg (for marinade)
- ½ cup olive oil (for dressing)
- Panko breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the panko topping by toasting breadcrumbs with melted butter until golden brown.
- Blend dressing ingredients including olive oil, Parmesan cheese, anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, and seasoning until smooth.
- Fry marinated chicken in hot canola oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Toss romaine with Caesar dressing and panko topping.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading dressing on toasted croissants, adding fried chicken, then topping with the salad mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: For added richness, consider incorporating bacon or avocado. Adjust seasoning in the dressing to your taste preference.