Description
Enjoy the classic flavors of a Caesar salad in a hearty, hand-held sandwich with savory chicken, tangy dressing, and crunchy greens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1–2 tablespoons oil (olive or vegetable)
- 4 slices of bread (ciabatta, sourdough, or kaiser roll)
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Caesar-style dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste (or substitute)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Pan-sear in a hot skillet with oil over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, or bake at 400°F for 18–22 minutes.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, grated Parmesan, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Toast the bread until golden and crisp.
- Toss chopped romaine with a small amount of dressing.
- Slice chicken thinly and assemble on toasted bread with toss romaine and extra Parmesan.
- Serve with freshly cracked pepper on top.
Notes
Use high-quality Parmesan and fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Adjust dressing to individual preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing or baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg