Ingredients
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- For the Caesar Dressing:
- 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
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- For the Chicken:
- 5 chicken cutlets, pounded evenly
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup regular breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil, for frying
- For Assembly:
- 1 French baguette (or 5 individual rolls)
- 2 romaine hearts, chopped
- Extra Parmesan, for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, mustard, Worcestershire, lemon juice, garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
- Pound chicken cutlets evenly and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up breading station: flour mixed with smoked paprika and salt, eggs whisked with a pinch of salt, and breadcrumbs mixed with panko, Parmesan, parsley, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then press into breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil to 350–360°F (175–180°C). Fry chicken cutlets 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Place on a wire rack to drain.
- Toss romaine with 4–5 tbsp of Caesar dressing.
- Slice baguette, spread Caesar dressing, layer crispy chicken, romaine salad, and sprinkle extra Parmesan. Close sandwich and serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap baguette with brioche buns, sourdough, or ciabatta rolls.
- Bake chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes or air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes for a lighter version.
- Add chili flakes to dressing for spice or smoked gouda instead of Parmesan for a smoky twist.
- Store fried chicken separately and reheat in oven or air fryer to keep crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
