Grilled Caesar Chicken Sandwich (Printable)

Grilled chicken breast with romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and Parmesan cheese on toasted brioche buns.

# 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)

# Step-by-Step:

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 evenly with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
04 - Grill chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through with juices running clear and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from grill and rest for 5 minutes.
05 - Place buns cut side down on grill for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
06 - Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons Caesar dressing on the cut side of each bottom bun.
07 - Layer romaine lettuce, grilled chicken cutlet, Parmesan cheese, and tomato slices if desired on each sandwich.
08 - Drizzle additional Caesar dressing on top layer, place top bun on each sandwich, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a restaurant splurge but comes together in your own kitchen in under half an hour.
  • The combination of smoky grilled chicken and that tangy, garlicky Caesar dressing is ridiculously satisfying.
  • You can make it fancy for guests or keep it simple for a weeknight dinner without changing a thing.
02 -
  • Slicing the chicken breasts in half horizontally is not optional if you want them to cook evenly and stay tender.
  • Letting the chicken rest after grilling keeps it from drying out when you slice into it.
  • Toasting the buns prevents them from getting soggy under all that dressing and keeps everything intact.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature hits 165°F so you never overcook the chicken.
  • If your grill is too hot, the outside will char before the inside cooks through, so medium-high is the sweet spot.
  • Don't skip the resting time after grilling or you'll lose all those delicious juices on the cutting board.
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