Grilled Caesar Chicken Sandwich (Printable)

Grilled chicken breast with romaine lettuce and Caesar dressing on toasted brioche buns. Quick, easy, and completely satisfying.

# Components:

→ 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 romaine lettuce, chopped
08 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 small tomato, sliced (optional)

# Method:

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 black pepper on both sides.
04 - Grill chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through with clear juices and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
05 - While chicken rests, place bun halves cut side down on grill for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
06 - Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of Caesar dressing on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
07 - Layer romaine lettuce, grilled chicken cutlet, and grated Parmesan cheese on dressing. Add tomato slices if desired.
08 - Drizzle top of filling with additional Caesar dressing and place top bun half. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like restaurant quality but comes together in half an hour with ingredients you probably already have.
  • The Caesar dressing does double duty as marinade and sauce, so there's no fussy prep or extra bowls to wash.
  • Grilling the buns adds a buttery crunch that turns a simple sandwich into something you actually crave.
02 -
  • Resting the chicken for 5 minutes after grilling is non negotiable or all the juices will run out onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat.
  • Toasting the buns makes a bigger difference than you'd think, creating a barrier that keeps the sandwich from turning into a soggy mess halfway through eating.
03 -
  • Marinating the chicken in Caesar dressing for 30 minutes before grilling makes it even more flavorful and keeps it extra juicy.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of the pre shredded stuff, it melts better and tastes sharper and more authentic.
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