Chicken Caesar Sandwich (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy grilled chicken with crisp romaine and creamy Caesar dressing on toasted ciabatta rolls
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Preparation
01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
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 shredded romaine lettuce
14 - ½ cup shaved Parmesan
15 - 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
16 - 4 tbsp softened butter for toasting
# 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 Advice:
01 -
- The contrast of warm grilled chicken against cool crisp romaine creates that perfect temperature balance that makes restaurant sandwiches so irresistible
- Homemade Caesar dressing comes together in minutes and tastes infinitely better than anything from a bottle
- Everything can be prepped ahead making this ideal for busy weeknight dinners or weekend lunch gatherings
02 -
- Slicing the chicken against the grain after resting makes each bite tender instead of chewy
- Buttering and toasting the rolls creates a barrier that prevents soggy bread even with all those juicy toppings
- The dressing tastes better after sitting for 10 minutes so make it while the chicken grills
03 -
- Grill extra chicken and keep it sliced in the fridge for next-day sandwich assembly
- Double the dressing recipe and use the extra throughout the week for salads