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A close-up of a crispy chicken caesar sandwich on a baguette, loaded with lettuce, creamy dressing, and grated cheese on a wooden board.
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Ultimate Chicken Caesar Sandwich

A restaurant-quality sandwich featuring juicy grilled chicken, crisp romaine, and a creamy homemade Caesar dressing, all piled high on toasted ciabatta bread.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 725
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Caesar Dressing
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 tsp anchovy paste or 2 minced anchovy fillets
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1-2 tbsp milk or water to thin, if needed
For the Grilled Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 large breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
For Assembly
  • 4 large ciabatta rolls or 8 slices thick-cut sourdough
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for toasting the bread
  • 1 large head romaine lettuce washed and roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese for topping

Equipment

  • Grill or large skillet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Blender or Immersion Blender

Method
 

Make the Caesar Dressing
    Cook the Chicken
      Assemble the Sandwiches

        Notes

        Make-Ahead Tip: The Caesar dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
        Chicken Options: If you don't have a grill, you can bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes or use an air fryer at 380°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Leftover rotisserie chicken also works great in a pinch!
        Storage: This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh. To prevent sogginess, store the toasted bread separately from the dressed chicken and lettuce mixture, and assemble just before eating.