Crunchy Chicken Caesar Sub
Caesar Salad Gets a Delicious Upgrade! This Crunchy Chicken Caesar Sub is a flavor and texture explosion in every bite, perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.
Imagine: crispy, golden chicken nestled in a garlic butter toasted roll overflowing with creamy Caesar dressing, and crisp romaine lettuce. Every mouthful is a delightful dance of flavors and textures, guaranteed to leave you wanting more.
Here’s why you’ll love it:
- Classic Meets Comfort: This recipe takes your favorite Caesar salad and transforms it into a handheld masterpiece, perfect for busy schedules or on-the-go eating.
- Flavor Powerhouse: Crispy chicken, creamy dressing, and crunchy elements come together in perfect harmony, creating a flavor explosion in every bite.
- Easy Customization: Get creative with your toppings and ingredients to personalize your perfect Caesar sub!
Ready to ditch the boring lunch and experience the magic of the Crunchy Chicken Caesar Sub? Continue reading for the recipe below and get ready to create a sandwich masterpiece!
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins, tenderized
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and chopped
- fresh grated parmesan
- lemon, juiced
- caesar dressing for salad (see homemade recipe or use favorite store bought)
- avocado oil for frying
For garlic butter
- 2 heads of garlic, roasted
- 1 Tbsp oil & salt/pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- 8 Tbsp butter, softened
- 1/8 cup fresh parmesan, grated
- salt & pepper
Dipping mixture for chicken
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- juice from 1/2 lemon
Chicken crusting mixture
- 1 cup coarse dry bread crumbs
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- zest of 1 lemon minced
Instructions
- Wrap up your garlic with oil, salt & pepper in tin foil and bake at 350 for 60 minutes until tender.
- In a small bowl, combined all garlic butter ingredients. Set aside. Slice and slightly hollow out sub rolls.
- Spread garlic butter on inside of rolls and add extra grated parmesan. Place open side up on baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until buttered tops are golden and bread is toasted. (Optional: broil on high for 2-3 minutes to make tops extra toasty.)
- Meanwhile, prepare breading station dipping mixture & crusting mixture. Dip chicken in egg/cornstarch mixture and then in crusting mixture and rest on a rack for 20 minutes.
- In a large pan, coat bottom with avocado oil and preheat over medium heat. Tip: to test if oil is hot enough, sprinkle a pinch of breadcrumbs in the oil, if they sizzle then the oil is ready for frying.
- Fry cutlets until golden brown on each side. Place cooked cutlets on plate lined with paper towel to absorb excess oil.
- Prepare salad. Toss chopped romaine in dressing of choice. If using store bought dressing, I add fresh lemon juice and parmesan to give it more flavor.
- Assemble sandwiches – crunchy sub roll, cutlet, salad and extra parmesan. Enjoy!
Keywords: Main Dish, Sandwich, Chicken, Caesar Salad
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