Chicken Caesar Sandwich (Printable)

Savory grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and homemade Caesar dressing on toasted ciabatta rolls.

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

# How To Make It:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The grilled chicken brings smoky depth that you'll never get from a cold salad
  • Everything gets assembled in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for hungry crowds
  • The toasted ciabatta soaks up just enough dressing without falling apart
02 -
  • Letting chicken rest for those 5 minutes keeps it juicy instead of dry
  • Buttering and toasting the buns creates a barrier against dressing that makes them hold up better
  • The dressing tastes better after sitting for 10 minutes, so make it while the chicken grills
03 -
  • Pound your chicken to even thickness so it grills evenly without drying out at the edges
  • Shave your Parmesan with a vegetable peeler for those restaurant-style ribbons

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