Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
A crispy chicken Caesar sandwich packed with juicy Parmesan-crusted chicken, creamy Caesar-dressed romaine, and served on toasted garlic buns—made easily in an air fryer or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Air Fryer or Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (4 oz each) thin boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets (1 lb total)
- 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 large egg whites, beaten
- 1 ½ oz finely shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- ½ cup plain panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 tablespoons light Caesar dressing
- 4 sandwich rolls or hamburger buns
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 4 lemon wedges
- Cooking spray (for air fryer/oven use)
Instructions
- Place chicken cutlets in a bowl. Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss chicken to coat evenly.
- Beat egg whites in a shallow dish. In another dish, mix 1 oz Parmesan with panko and parsley.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg white, then press into the breadcrumb mix to coat both sides.
- Air Fryer: Preheat if needed. Place chicken in a single layer, spray with cooking spray. Cook at 400°F for 6 minutes, flip, spray again, and cook another 6 minutes.
- Oven: Preheat to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Place coated chicken on tray, mist with spray. Bake 8 minutes, flip, spray again, and bake another 8 minutes.
- Toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing and remaining Parmesan.
- Mist buns with cooking spray, sprinkle with garlic salt, and toast cut side down in a skillet until golden.
- Assemble sandwich: bottom bun, chicken cutlet, Caesar salad mix, squeeze lemon wedge, and top bun. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded Parmesan for best flavor.
- Marzetti Simply Creamy Caesar dressing is a low-calorie and tasty option.
- For gluten-free, use GF breadcrumbs and certified buns/dressing.
- Store chicken and salad separately to maintain crispiness.
- Reheat chicken in air fryer at 350°F for 4–5 mins to restore crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 376
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 653mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: Not specified
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