Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Crispy chicken:

4 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs for juicier result)
½ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low-carb)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or crushed pork rinds for keto)
2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

Caesar spread (you love creamy textures!):

½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for high-protein)
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
2–3 anchovy fillets, minced (or 1 tsp fish sauce—you won’t taste fish!)
Freshly cracked black pepper

Sandwich assembly:

4 brioche buns (or low-carb rolls/lettuce wraps)
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Optional: Sliced tomato, red onion, or avocado

Instructions

1. Prep chicken:

Pound chicken to ½” thickness for even cooking.
Set up breading station:
→ Bowl 1: Flour + garlic/onion powder + salt + pepper
→ Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
→ Bowl 3: Panko (or pork rinds)

2. Bread chicken:

Dredge each piece: flour → egg → panko, pressing crumbs firmly.

3. Cook chicken (choose method):

Air Fryer (recommended):
→ Spray breaded chicken with oil. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Oven:
→ Place on wire rack over baking sheet. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping once.

4. Make Caesar spread:

Whisk mayo, Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic, anchovies/fish sauce, and pepper until smooth.

5. Assemble sandwiches:

Toast buns lightly. Spread Caesar sauce on both sides.
Layer: romaine → crispy chicken → shaved Parmesan → extras (tomato/onion/avocado).
Top with second bun half; press gently.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use a wire rack—ensures chicken crisps evenly (no soggy bottoms!).
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Skip added salt in breading—rely on Parmesan and anchovies for savoriness
→ Use low-sodium Parmesan or reduce amount by half
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Use sugar-free buns or lettuce wraps
→ Replace mayo with full-fat Greek yogurt (+8g protein/serving)
→ Net carbs: ~8g/sandwich
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Swap buns for large butter lettuce leaves or portobello “buns”
→ Use almond flour + crushed pork rinds for breading
→ Net carbs drop from 42g → 6g/serving
✅ High-protein boost (you love this!):
→ Add 2 slices turkey bacon (+6g protein/serving)
→ Mix hemp seeds into Caesar spread (+5g protein)
✅ Make ahead: Bread chicken 4 hours ahead; refrigerate uncovered. Cook just before serving.

Prep Time & Nutrition (per sandwich):