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 cheese
15 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
16 - 4 tablespoons butter, softened
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, coating evenly on both sides.
03 - Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - While chicken grills, whisk together mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
05 - Butter the cut sides of the rolls and toast on grill or pan until golden brown and crispy.
06 - Spread a generous layer of Caesar dressing on each roll. Layer with shredded romaine, sliced chicken, shaved Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes. Close sandwiches, slice in half, and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The homemade Caesar dressing comes together in minutes and tastes infinitely better than anything from a bottle
- Everything can be prepped ahead, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or weekend lunches
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all the juices inside instead of on your cutting board
- Toasting the buns creates a barrier that prevents the dressing from making the bread soggy
03 -
- A dash of hot sauce in the dressing adds amazing depth without overwhelming heat
- Shave the Parmesan with a vegetable peeler for those gorgeous thin curls