Grilled Caesar Chicken Sandwich (Print)

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

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 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 (approximately 2.1 oz)
08 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (approximately 0.9 oz)
10 - 1 small tomato, sliced (optional)

# Instructions:

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 and juices run clear, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes.
05 - Place buns cut side down on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes until golden and lightly charred.
06 - Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of Caesar dressing on the cut side of each bun bottom.
07 - Layer romaine lettuce, grilled chicken cutlet, grated Parmesan cheese, and tomato slices if desired on the dressed bottom bun.
08 - Drizzle additional Caesar dressing over the assembled layers, cap with the top bun half, and serve immediately.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like restaurant quality but comes together faster than ordering delivery.
  • The chicken stays tender because you slice it thin before grilling, which I learned after years of tough cutlets.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead and assembled in minutes when hunger strikes.
  • It works just as well on a weeknight as it does for a casual backyard lunch with friends.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time for the chicken or you'll lose half the juices when you bite in.
  • Toast the buns on the grill, not in a toaster, because the slight char and buttery edges make a huge difference.
  • If your chicken breasts are uneven in thickness, pound them gently with a mallet before slicing so they cook at the same rate.
03 -
  • Marinate the chicken in Caesar dressing for 30 minutes before grilling if you have the time, it adds flavor all the way through.
  • Use a meat thermometer instead of guessing, overcooked chicken ruins an otherwise perfect sandwich.
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre-grated, the texture and flavor are noticeably better.
  • If your grill is too hot and the chicken is charring too fast, move it to a cooler spot and close the lid to finish cooking gently.
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