Chicken Caesar Sandwich (Print Version)

Grilled chicken breast with tangy Caesar dressing, crisp romaine, and Parmesan on toasted ciabatta.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp salt
04 - ¼ tsp black pepper
05 - ½ tsp garlic powder

→ Caesar Dressing

06 - ⅓ cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
09 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
10 - 1 tsp 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 tbsp butter, softened

# How to Prepare:

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 - While chicken grills, 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Everything you adore about Caesar salad transformed into something you can actually eat with your hands without feeling like a mess
  • The homemade dressing comes together in two minutes and tastes infinitely better than anything from a bottle
  • Perfect for those nights when you want something that feels like restaurant food but only takes thirty minutes
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest for those full 5 minutes before slicing is what keeps it juicy instead of dry
  • The dressing can be made a day ahead and actually tastes better after the flavors have time to mingle
  • Buttering and toasting the rolls isn't optional, it creates a barrier that prevents the dressing from making the bread soggy
03 -
  • Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness before grilling so they cook uniformly
  • Use room temperature chicken, not cold from the fridge, for more even cooking

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