Chicken Caesar Sandwich (Printable Version)

Grilled chicken with crisp romaine and creamy Caesar dressing on toasted bread.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 (optional)
16 - 4 tbsp butter, softened (for toasting buns)

# How to Make:

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 Tips:

01 -
  • Everything you love about a Caesar salad transformed into something you can eat with your hands
  • The warm toasted bread against cool crisp lettuce creates this incredible texture contrast
  • Homemade dressing takes five minutes and tastes infinitely better than anything from a bottle
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing is absolutely crucial or all those juices end up on your cutting board instead of in your sandwich
  • The dressing tastes even better if you make it an hour ahead and let the garlic mingle with everything else
  • Toast your bread well because nothing ruins a good sandwich faster than soggy bread
03 -
  • Split your chicken breasts horizontally if they are thick so they grill faster and more evenly
  • Shave your Parmesan with a vegetable peeler for those delicate ribbons that melt in your mouth