Grilled Caesar Chicken Sandwich (Print Version)

Grilled chicken breast layered with crisp romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and Parmesan 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 (about 2 oz)
08 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 oz)
10 - 1 small tomato, sliced (optional)

# 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 evenly with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
04 - Grill chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through with clear juices running and internal temperature reaching 165°F. Remove from heat.
05 - Allow grilled chicken to rest for 5 minutes before assembling sandwiches.
06 - While chicken rests, place bun halves cut side down on grill for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
07 - Apply 1 to 2 tablespoons of Caesar dressing to the cut side of each bottom bun half.
08 - Layer romaine lettuce, grilled chicken cutlet, Parmesan cheese, and tomato slices if desired on prepared bottom bun. Drizzle with additional Caesar dressing and cover with top bun half.
09 - Transfer sandwiches to serving plates and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It brings together the familiar Caesar flavors in a handheld form that feels indulgent but comes together in half an hour.
  • The contrast between warm grilled chicken and cool crisp lettuce makes every bite interesting.
  • You can dress it up or down depending on whether you're feeding kids or impressing guests.
02 -
  • Slicing the chicken breasts horizontally is non-negotiable if you want them to cook evenly and stay tender instead of turning rubbery.
  • Toasting the buns is the secret to preventing a soggy mess, especially if you're generous with the Caesar dressing like I am.
  • Letting the chicken rest for those 5 minutes might feel unnecessary, but skipping it means all the juices end up on your cutting board instead of in your sandwich.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness instead of guessing, it's the easiest way to avoid dry or undercooked chicken.
  • If your grill pan isn't non-stick, brush it lightly with oil before heating to prevent the chicken from sticking and tearing.
  • Don't overload the sandwich with too much lettuce or dressing, balance is what makes each bite satisfying instead of messy.
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