Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Dressing
- In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Add minced garlic, black pepper, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Take 4-5 tablespoons of this dressing to mix it with the chopped romaine lettuce in a medium bowl. Cover both the salad and the remaining dressing, and refrigerate separately for later.
Preparation of Chicken
- Lay the chicken cutlets on a cutting board. If they are uneven in thickness, gently pound them with a meat mallet or rolling pin to make them even. Season both sides of each cutlet with salt and ground black pepper.
Breading Station Setup
- Set up three shallow plates. In the first plate, mix the flour, salt, and smoked paprika. In the second plate, whisk the eggs with a little salt until combined. In the third plate, combine panko crumbs, breadcrumbs, dried parsley, ground black pepper, sea salt, dried oregano, garlic powder, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Breading of Chicken
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Take one chicken cutlet and dredge it in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the egg mixture, then firmly press it into the breadcrumb mix. Repeat this process for all the cutlets.
Frying the Chicken
- Once the oil is hot (you can test it by dropping in a few breadcrumbs—if they sizzle, it’s ready), carefully place the chicken into the pan. Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip it and cook the other side until crispy and fully cooked, around 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Remove the chicken and let it drain on a wire rack to get rid of excess oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Assembling the Sandwich
- Slice the baguettes into 12 cm (5") portions and cut each one open lengthwise. Spread a layer of the reserved Caesar dressing on the inside. Place a crispy chicken cutlet on top, followed by a generous amount of the Caesar salad. Finish with extra grated Parmesan, close the sandwiches, and serve immediately with fries if desired.
Notes
Store any leftover sandwiches in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, place the sandwich on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes or until warmed through and the bread is crispy again.
