Grilled Caesar Chicken Sandwich (Printable Version)

Grilled chicken breast with romaine lettuce and Caesar dressing on toasted brioche buns. A satisfying main dish ready in 30 minutes.

# 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 chopped romaine lettuce
08 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 small tomato, sliced (optional)

# How-To 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 - Place chicken on preheated grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from grill and rest for 5 minutes.
05 - Place bun halves cut-side down on grill for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden.
06 - Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of Caesar dressing on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
07 - Layer romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese, and tomato slices if desired on the prepared bottom bun half.
08 - Drizzle additional Caesar dressing over assembled layers, top with bun upper half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in half an hour, so you can have a restaurant quality sandwich without leaving home.
  • The Caesar dressing does double duty as both marinade and sauce, cutting down on prep and amplifying flavor.
  • Its filling enough to satisfy without feeling heavy, and the crisp lettuce keeps every bite refreshing.
  • You can easily scale it up for a crowd or down for a quick solo lunch.
02 -
  • Slicing the chicken breasts horizontally before grilling is the key to even cooking, I learned this after too many sandwiches with dry edges and undercooked centers.
  • Toasting the buns is not optional, the first time I skipped it the sandwich fell apart in my hands halfway through eating.
  • Let the chicken rest after grilling or all that flavorful juice will end up on your plate instead of in your sandwich.
03 -
  • Marinating the chicken in Caesar dressing for 30 minutes before grilling adds an extra layer of flavor and keeps the meat incredibly tender.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check for 74 degrees Celsius instead of guessing, it takes the anxiety out of grilling chicken.
  • If you make your own Caesar dressing, it will taste noticeably fresher and you can control the garlic level.
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