Crispy chiken caesar sandwich

Crispy chiken caesar sandwich

For the chicken:

1 chicken breast, halved lengthwise and pounded

Salt to taste

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp smoked paprika powder

For the egg wash:

1 egg

1 cup water

For the dry batter:

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour

Salt to taste

1 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp smoked paprika powder

1 tbsp garlic powder

For the panko breadcrumbs:

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 tbsp dried parsley

For the Caesar salad:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp lemon juice

2 cups lettuce washed and chopped

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/3 cups lettuce freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Salt to taste

To assemble:

3 mini loaf of bread

3 tbsp Caesar dressing

3 tbsp butter ( for toasting the bread )

Parmesan cheese ( freshly grated )

Method:

Season the chicken with salt pepper, garlic powder and paprika powder. Let the chicken marinate for 1 hour in refrigerator.

Make dry batter: In a wide bowl add all purpose flour, salt pepper, garlic and smoked paprika powder. Mix to combine

Make breadcrumbs mixture: In a bowl mix breadcrumbs with parsley

Make egg wash:In a bowl crack an egg add water and whisk until smooth and well combined.

Coat the chicken in dry batter first then in egg wash then again in dry batter followed by egg wash. Finish by coating in the breadcrumbs. Repeat the same process with other chicken fillets.

Fry oil in a pan until it reaches 350 F .

Carefully add the chicken to the oil and cook for 4-5 min flipping sides in between or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165 F.

Make Caesar salad: In a bowl add mayo, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt , pepper, lemon juice, freshly minced garlic , olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined. Reserve 1/2 of the dressing for later use . Add lettuce in rest of dressing and mix well.

Toast the buns by applying butter. Once the buns are golden and crispy Add some of the Caesar dressing on one side of the bread . Add breaded chicken. Top it with some Caesar salad. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Close the loaf and serve warm.