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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Crispy chicken Caesar sandwich with a golden panko-crusted cutlet and romaine tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, stacked on toasted brioche. This fried chicken sandwich delivers crunch and savory parmesan in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 950
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crispy chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts Pounded thin so the cutlets fry evenly.
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese Grated for the breading.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 eggs Beaten.
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 salt Add to flour and season to taste.
  • 0.25 black pepper Add to flour and season to taste.
  • 0.5 cup oil for frying Use enough to reach about 1/2 inch deep in the pot.
Sandwich build
  • 4 brioche buns Toasted.
  • 2 cup romaine lettuce Chopped.
  • 0.5 cup Caesar dressing Use part for tossing romaine and a bit for serving.
  • 0.25 cup parmesan shavings For topping.

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Set up the breading station
  1. Set up a three-stage breading station: place seasoned flour (salt and black pepper) in one tray, beaten eggs in a second, and panko mixed with grated parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a third.
  2. Keep the station in assembly order so each chicken cutlet can go flour → egg → panko with a clean, even coating.
Bread the chicken cutlets
  1. Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, shaking off excess so it stays dry and ready for the egg layer.
  2. Dip the floured cutlet into beaten eggs, letting the excess drip off before moving to the crumbs.
  3. Dredge in the panko-parmesan mixture and press firmly so the crumbs adhere in a thick, even layer.
Fry until deeply golden
  1. Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot.
  2. Fry the cutlets for 4–5 minutes per side until deeply golden and cooked through.
  3. Transfer to paper towels to drain after frying so the crust stays crisp.
Toss the romaine
  1. Toss chopped romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing until evenly coated and glossy.
Assemble and serve
  1. Assemble sandwiches by stacking bottom bun, Caesar-dressed romaine, crispy chicken cutlet, parmesan shavings, and the top bun.
  2. Serve immediately with extra Caesar dressing on the side for drizzling.

Notes

For the crispiest crust, press the chicken firmly into the panko-parmesan so crumbs don’t fall off during frying. Store leftover fried chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days (reheat in a hot oven or air fryer to re-crisp); assembled sandwiches are best fresh. For a lighter option, use light Caesar dressing and reduce the parmesan topping slightly while keeping the fried method the same.