Grilled Caesar Chicken Sandwich (Printable)

Grilled chicken breast layered with romaine, Caesar dressing, and Parmesan on toasted brioche for a satisfying sandwich.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound 2 ounces)
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
08 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 small tomato, sliced (optional)

# Steps:

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 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 rest for 5 minutes.
05 - While chicken rests, 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 with additional Caesar dressing, cover with top bun half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels fancy enough for guests but comes together faster than most delivery orders.
  • The Caesar dressing does all the heavy lifting, so you don't need a long marinade or complicated sauce.
  • You can toast the buns right on the grill while the chicken rests, so everything stays warm and nothing gets soggy.
  • It's one of those meals that tastes better than the effort it actually took.
02 -
  • Slicing the chicken breasts thin is the single most important step, I once skipped it and ended up with rubbery, unevenly cooked chicken.
  • Let the chicken rest after grilling or all the juices will run out the second you cut into it, leaving it dry.
  • Toast the buns even if you think you don't need to, it makes a huge difference in texture and keeps everything from falling apart.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check doneness instead of guessing, it's the easiest way to avoid overcooking.
  • If your grill is too hot and the chicken is browning too fast, move it to a cooler spot and let it finish cooking through gently.
  • A little extra Parmesan on top of the dressed lettuce before you add the chicken makes every bite taste more cohesive.
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