Chicken Caesar Sandwich (Printer-friendly)

Juicy grilled chicken, crisp romaine, and creamy Caesar on toasted ciabatta

# 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
16 - 4 tbsp butter, softened

# 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 for 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The homemade Caesar dressing comes together in minutes and tastes infinitely better than anything from a bottle
  • Grilled chicken stays juicy while getting those gorgeous char marks that make every bite feel restaurant quality
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, making assembly lightning fast when hunger hits
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing is the difference between juicy meat and all those juices running onto your cutting board
  • The dressing tastes better after sitting for 10 minutes, so make it first if you can plan ahead
  • Toasting the buns creates a barrier that prevents soggy bread, even if the sandwiches sit for a few minutes
03 -
  • Pounding the chicken to even thickness before grilling ensures it cooks through without drying out the thinner parts
  • Grating extra Parmesan for the topping instead of buying pre shredded gives you that fresh, salty bite that makes all the difference

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