Chicken Caesar Sandwich (Printable)

Juicy grilled chicken with crisp romaine and creamy dressing on toasted ciabatta rolls.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp salt
04 - ¼ tsp black pepper
05 - ½ tsp garlic powder

→ Caesar Dressing

06 - ⅓ cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
09 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
10 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Sandwich Assembly

12 - 4 ciabatta rolls or crusty sandwich buns, sliced
13 - 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
14 - ½ cup shaved Parmesan
15 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
16 - 4 tbsp butter, softened

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
03 - Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - While chicken grills, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon, Worcestershire, and minced garlic in a small bowl to make dressing.
05 - Butter the cut sides of the rolls and toast on grill or pan until golden.
06 - Spread a generous layer of Caesar dressing on each roll. Top with shredded romaine, sliced chicken, shaved Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes.
07 - Close sandwiches, slice in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of warm grilled chicken and cool crisp lettuce creates this perfect temperature contrast that keeps every bite interesting
  • You get all those classic Caesar flavors without needing to commit to a full salad, making it feel more substantial and satisfying
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that slicing the chicken immediately makes all the juices run out onto the cutting board instead of staying in the sandwich
  • Letting the dressing sit for 10 minutes in the fridge helps the flavors meld together and mellows out the raw garlic bite
03 -
  • Pound your chicken to even thickness before grilling to ensure it cooks through without drying out the thinner parts
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre-grated, the texture and flavor difference is remarkable

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