Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
Enjoy the crunchy and flavorful Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich, featuring golden schnitzels and garlicky Caesar dressing.
Equipment
- Baking tray
- large bowl
Ingredients
GARLIC BREAD BAGUETTE
- 4 small rolls mini sub, baguette, sourdough or pane di casa
- 80 g unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon freshly minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan or shaved if you prefer
CAESAR FILLING
- 1 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon freshly minced garlic
- 2 fillets anchovy, finely chopped optional
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 whole cos (romaine) lettuce or 2 baby cos lettuces, shredded
- 4 Freezer-Friendly Chicken Schnitzels cooked see note 1
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan to serve
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven grill (broiler) to high.
- Cut each roll in half lengthways.
- Arrange the slices facing up on a baking tray.
- Combine the butter with the garlic, parsley and salt.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture over both cut sides of the rolls. Sprinkle both sides with parmesan.
- Grill (broil) for 2–3 minutes or until crispy and golden.
- Meanwhile, to make the caesar filling, add the mayonnaise, garlic, anchovies (if using), lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk to combine, then tumble the cos lettuce in. Toss with tongs to coat generously in the dressing.
- To assemble, pile the toasted rolls with the chicken schnitzels, caesar salad and a generous sprinkle of parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
Thaw the frozen schnitzels overnight in the fridge. Garlic butter can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Caesar dressing can be made 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Garlic bread can be prepped and stored in the fridge for up to 1 day before grilling. Leftover schnitzels can be stored for up to 3 days. Lettuce and dressing don't store well once mixed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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