Grilled Caesar Chicken Sandwich (Printable)

Grilled chicken paired with crisp romaine, Caesar dressing, and Parmesan on toasted brioche. A satisfying 30-minute meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.1 pounds)
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 romaine lettuce, chopped
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 even thickness.
03 - Rub chicken cutlets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
04 - Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through with internal temperature reaching 165°F. Remove and rest for 5 minutes.
05 - While chicken rests, toast bun halves cut side down on grill for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
06 - Spread 1-2 tablespoons Caesar dressing on bottom half of each bun.
07 - Layer with romaine lettuce, grilled chicken cutlet, Parmesan cheese, and tomato slices if desired.
08 - Drizzle with additional Caesar dressing, cap with top bun half, and serve immediately.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you ordered it from a bistro but takes less than half an hour from start to finish.
  • The creamy Caesar dressing soaks into the toasted bun just enough to make every bite rich and flavorful.
  • Grilling the chicken keeps it juicy and adds that irresistible charred flavor you can't get any other way.
  • It's endlessly customizable with bacon, tomatoes, or different greens depending on what you have around.
02 -
  • Slicing the chicken breasts horizontally is non-negotiable if you want them to cook through without drying out or taking forever on the grill.
  • Letting the chicken rest after grilling is when the magic happens, all those juices settle back into the meat instead of running out onto your cutting board.
  • Toasting the buns might seem like an extra step, but it makes all the difference in keeping the sandwich from turning into a soggy mess.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness instead of guessing, overcooked chicken ruins the whole sandwich.
  • If your grill is too hot and the outside chars before the inside cooks, move the chicken to a cooler spot and close the lid to finish gently.
  • Don't skip the resting time after grilling, those 5 minutes are what keep your chicken juicy instead of dry and disappointing.
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