Ingredients

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(Makes 4 sandwiches)

Crispy chicken:

4 boneless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each), pounded to ½” thickness
½ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low-carb—you love this!)
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or pork rind crumbs for keto—you love this!)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt & black pepper
3 tbsp avocado oil or neutral oil

Caesar components:

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
½ cup homemade Caesar dressing (see below—you control sodium & sugar!)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium options!)
Optional: 2 anchovy fillets, minced (for authentic umami)

Homemade Caesar dressing (blood sugar friendly):

½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp grated Parmesan
1 tbsp lemon juice (you love citrus!)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1–2 anchovy fillets, mashed (optional)
Salt & black pepper to taste

For serving:

4 brioche buns (or low-carb buns/lettuce wraps—you love this!)
Extra Parmesan and black pepper

Instructions

1. Bread the chicken:

Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Set up dredging station:
→ Bowl 1: Flour + garlic powder + onion powder
→ Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
→ Bowl 3: Panko (or pork rind crumbs)
Dredge each breast: flour → egg → panko, pressing crumbs firmly.

2. Pan-fry chicken:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden, crispy, and cooked through (165°F). Drain on paper towels.

3. Make Caesar dressing:

Whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth.

4. Assemble sandwiches:

Toast buns lightly.
Spread Caesar dressing on both sides.
Layer bottom bun → romaine → crispy chicken → extra dressing → Parmesan.
Top with bun; press gently.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Pound chicken evenly—ensures uniform cooking and crunch.
✅ Use pork rind crumbs for keto—ultra-crispy and zero-carb!
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Skip added salt in breading + use reduced-sodium Parmesan
→ Boost umami with extra garlic and lemon zest
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Naturally low-glycemic—no added sugars!
→ Net carbs: 8g/sandwich (with low-carb bun)
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Use lettuce wraps or cloud bread
→ Pork rind breading keeps it keto
→ Net carbs drop to 4g/serving
✅ Make ahead:
→ Prep dressing 3 days ahead
→ Cook chicken just before serving for best crunch

Prep Time & Nutrition (per sandwich):