Grilled Caesar Chicken Sandwich (Printable Version)

Grilled chicken breast with romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and Parmesan cheese layered on toasted brioche buns.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Sandwich Assembly

06 - 4 brioche or burger buns
07 - 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
08 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 small tomato, sliced (optional)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets of uniform thickness.
03 - Rub chicken cutlets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
04 - Grill chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through with internal temperature reaching 165°F. Remove and rest for 5 minutes.
05 - While chicken rests, place buns cut side down on grill and toast for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
06 - Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons Caesar dressing on bottom half of each bun. Layer with romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese, and tomato slices if desired.
07 - Drizzle with additional Caesar dressing, top with remaining bun half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like restaurant quality but costs a fraction and takes half an hour.
  • The grilled chicken stays juicy because you slice the breasts thin before cooking.
  • You can prep the chicken in the morning and assemble sandwiches in minutes when hunger strikes.
  • It works just as well on a weeknight as it does for a casual backyard gathering.
02 -
  • Resting the chicken after grilling is not optional, cutting into it too soon releases all the juices and leaves you with dry meat.
  • Toast the buns just until they're golden, go too far and they become hard to bite through.
  • If your Caesar dressing is thick, thin it with a teaspoon of water or lemon juice so it spreads easily and coats the lettuce.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check doneness, guessing leads to overcooked chicken more often than not.
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, grill all the chicken at once and keep it warm in foil while you toast the buns in batches.
  • Store bought Caesar dressing works great, but if you have 5 minutes, whisking together mayo, lemon juice, garlic, Parmesan, and anchovy paste makes a dressing that's fresher and brighter.
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