Grilled Caesar Chicken Sandwich (Printable)

Grilled chicken paired with romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and Parmesan on toasted brioche buns. A satisfying 30-minute meal.

# What You 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 romaine lettuce, chopped
08 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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 for even cooking.
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 from grill and rest for 5 minutes.
05 - While chicken rests, toast buns cut side down on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
06 - Apply 1 to 2 tablespoons of Caesar dressing to the bottom half of each bun.
07 - Layer romaine lettuce, grilled chicken cutlet, Parmesan cheese, and tomato slices if desired on bottom bun half.
08 - Drizzle with additional Caesar dressing, top with upper bun half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like your favorite Caesar salad, but handheld and way more filling.
  • The contrast between warm grilled chicken and cold, crisp lettuce is oddly addictive.
  • You can prep everything in under half an hour, even on a weeknight.
  • It feels indulgent without being heavy, and everyone always asks for seconds.
02 -
  • Slicing the chicken breasts horizontally is crucial, thick cutlets will be raw in the middle or dry on the edges.
  • Don't skip resting the chicken after grilling or you'll lose all those flavorful juices the moment you slice or bite into it.
  • Toasting the buns might seem optional, but it creates a barrier that keeps the dressing from soaking through too fast.
03 -
  • Marinating the chicken in Caesar dressing for 30 minutes before grilling adds an extra layer of flavor and keeps it incredibly moist.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check doneness, guessing leads to overcooked, rubbery chicken more often than not.
  • If your grill pan is small, work in batches and keep the cooked chicken warm under foil while you finish the rest.
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