Description
A crispy chicken sandwich featuring fried chicken, romaine lettuce, homemade Caesar dressing, and Parmesan cheese on toasted buns.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, about 1-2 cups
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 sandwich buns
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- Crispy bacon, sliced tomatoes, or avocado slices (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the breading: Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumb mixture.
2. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
4. Drain fried chicken on paper towels.
5. Make the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
6. Toast the buns if desired. Spread dressing on bottom buns, add lettuce, chicken, shaved Parmesan, and toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan when frying to ensure even cooking.
Monitor oil temperature to prevent burning.
Adjust dressing ingredients to taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 70