Grilled Caesar Chicken Sandwich (Print Version)

Juicy grilled chicken paired with crisp romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, and Parmesan on toasted brioche buns.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.1 lb)
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 (approximately 2 oz)
08 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (approximately 0.9 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 four thin cutlets of uniform thickness.
03 - Rub chicken cutlets evenly with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
04 - Grill seasoned chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through with internal temperature reaching 165°F. Remove from grill and rest for 5 minutes.
05 - Place buns cut side down on grill 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 cutlet, Parmesan cheese, and tomato slices if desired.
07 - Drizzle additional Caesar dressing on chicken, place top bun half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout and tastes twice as good.
  • The Caesar dressing does double duty as marinade and sauce, so theres less to clean.
  • Grilling the buns adds a buttery crunch that makes every bite feel intentional.
  • Leftovers hold up surprisingly well for next day lunch if you pack the dressing separately.
02 -
  • Slicing the chicken breasts in half horizontally is not optional, thick cutlets will dry out before they cook through.
  • Toasting the buns keeps them from getting soggy, especially if you like extra dressing.
  • Letting the chicken rest for 5 minutes is the difference between juicy and sad.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check doneness, guessing leads to overcooked chicken more often than not.
  • Buy good quality Caesar dressing or make your own, it carries the whole sandwich.
  • Grill extra chicken and use it for salads or wraps later in the week.
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