Chicken Caesar Sandwich (Printable)

Juicy grilled chicken with crisp romaine and creamy Caesar dressing on toasted ciabatta

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Caesar Dressing

06 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 teaspoon 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 - 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan
15 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
16 - 4 tablespoons butter, softened

# Steps:

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 until smooth.
05 - Butter the cut sides of the rolls and toast on grill or pan until golden brown.
06 - Spread Caesar dressing on each roll. Top with shredded romaine, sliced chicken, shaved Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes.
07 - Close sandwiches, slice in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Way more satisfying than a regular salad with the same flavors
  • Ready in 30 minutes but tastes like you put in way more effort
02 -
  • Slicing the chicken against the grain makes every bite tender
  • Toasting the buns is non negotiable unless you want a soggy situation
03 -
  • Rotisserie chicken works in a serious pinch
  • Let the grilled chicken rest before slicing or you lose all those juices

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