Ingredients
Method
Bread the Chicken
- Coat the chicken thigh in flour, dip into the beaten egg, then press firmly into crushed cornflakes until fully coated.
- Lightly spray with avocado oil.
- Air fry at 385°F for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Make the Caesar Dressing
- In a bowl combine mayonnaise, old fashioned mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon, pepper, mashed anchovies, and grated parmesan cheese.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
Prepare the Caesar Salad
- Add chopped romaine lettuce to a shaker container or bowl.
- Add the Caesar dressing along with additional Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice.
- Shake or toss well until the lettuce is evenly coated.
Assemble the Spicy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
- Toast the ciabatta baguette lightly.
- Place the crispy chicken on the bottom half of the bread.
- Top with the Caesar romaine salad.
- Drizzle chili crisp over the salad.
- Finish with the top ciabatta bread and serve immediately.
Notes
Tips for the Best Chicken Caesar Sandwich: Making a great chicken Caesar sandwich comes down to a few simple techniques.
Tips for the Best Chicken Caesar Sandwich: Use fresh romaine lettuce for the best crunch. Romaine holds up well against creamy dressings and keeps the sandwich from getting soggy.
Tips for the Best Chicken Caesar Sandwich: Grate fresh parmesan cheese instead of using pre-shredded cheese. Fresh parmesan melts slightly into the dressing and creates a much better texture.
Tips for the Best Chicken Caesar Sandwich: When tossing the Caesar salad, shake it well so the dressing coats every piece of lettuce evenly.
Tips for the Best Chicken Caesar Sandwich: Finally, toast the ciabatta baguette lightly before assembling the sandwich. This helps the bread stay sturdy and prevents it from absorbing too much dressing.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Cooking should always be flexible and this recipe can easily be adjusted depending on your taste.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Anchovies substitute - anchovy paste or capers
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Ciabatta substitute - sourdough, focaccia, or baguetteParmesan substitute - pecorino romano
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Romaine substitute - kale or mixed greensChili crisp substitute - chili oil with crushed red pepper
Weight-Loss and Lower-Carb Tips: If you want to reduce carbs, you can skip the bread and serve the chili crisp chicken over the Caesar salad instead.
Weight-Loss and Lower-Carb Tips: You can also reduce the amount of dressing and parmesan cheese to lower the calories while still keeping the flavor.
Weight-Loss and Lower-Carb Tips: Grilled chicken instead of breaded chicken is another great option for a lighter version of this recipe.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: This recipe is best assembled fresh, but parts of it can be prepared ahead of time.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: The Caesar dressing can be made up to three days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: Cooked chicken can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat it in the air fryer at 375°F for a few minutes to restore crispiness.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: The romaine salad should be tossed right before serving so the lettuce stays crisp.
Tips for the Best Chicken Caesar Sandwich: Use fresh romaine lettuce for the best crunch. Romaine holds up well against creamy dressings and keeps the sandwich from getting soggy.
Tips for the Best Chicken Caesar Sandwich: Grate fresh parmesan cheese instead of using pre-shredded cheese. Fresh parmesan melts slightly into the dressing and creates a much better texture.
Tips for the Best Chicken Caesar Sandwich: When tossing the Caesar salad, shake it well so the dressing coats every piece of lettuce evenly.
Tips for the Best Chicken Caesar Sandwich: Finally, toast the ciabatta baguette lightly before assembling the sandwich. This helps the bread stay sturdy and prevents it from absorbing too much dressing.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Cooking should always be flexible and this recipe can easily be adjusted depending on your taste.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Anchovies substitute - anchovy paste or capers
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Ciabatta substitute - sourdough, focaccia, or baguetteParmesan substitute - pecorino romano
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Romaine substitute - kale or mixed greensChili crisp substitute - chili oil with crushed red pepper
Weight-Loss and Lower-Carb Tips: If you want to reduce carbs, you can skip the bread and serve the chili crisp chicken over the Caesar salad instead.
Weight-Loss and Lower-Carb Tips: You can also reduce the amount of dressing and parmesan cheese to lower the calories while still keeping the flavor.
Weight-Loss and Lower-Carb Tips: Grilled chicken instead of breaded chicken is another great option for a lighter version of this recipe.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: This recipe is best assembled fresh, but parts of it can be prepared ahead of time.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: The Caesar dressing can be made up to three days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: Cooked chicken can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat it in the air fryer at 375°F for a few minutes to restore crispiness.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: The romaine salad should be tossed right before serving so the lettuce stays crisp.