Garlic Butter Chicken Caesar Sandwich
A quick and easy sandwich packed with garlicky butter chicken, crisp romaine, and creamy Caesar dressing, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast Choose thicker breasts or butterfly thin ones for even cooking.
- 4 pieces sandwich buns Can use brioche, sesame, or potato rolls.
- 2 tablespoons butter Key for richness; don't skimp.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Prevents butter from burning.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Be careful not to overcook.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Adds warmth without being fussy.
- to taste dash salt and black pepper Essential seasoning.
- 1/3 cup Caesar dressing Creamy tang that fuses everything.
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped Provides crisp texture.
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Adds a salty umami finish.
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken for about 6–8 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and cook minced garlic for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter.
- Lightly toast the buns; spread Caesar dressing on both cut sides.
- Assemble the sandwiches by layering the bottom buns with chicken, romaine, and Parmesan; top with the other bun half and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Always pat chicken dry to get a better crust. Toast the buns enough to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 850mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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