Chicken Caesar Sandwich
Who else is obsessed with a good Chicken Caesar Salad? After a recent lunch out with a friend, I couldn’t stop thinking about that iconic combination of flavours.
The crisp lettuce, smoky bacon, creamy dressing and parmesan. But instead of making a salad, I decided to turn it into something even more satisfying: a Chicken Caesar Sandwich.
Served on buttery toasted Turkish bread, these sandwiches are loaded with tender Moroccan-spiced chicken, crispy bacon, golden fried egg, fresh greens and a generous drizzle of Caesar dressing.
It’s a quick, easy and flavour-packed recipe that makes the perfect midweek dinner or weekend lunch. The best part? It’s a handheld version of your favourite Caesar salad. Simple, delicious and guaranteed to please.
Chicken Caesar Sandwich
This Chicken Caesar Sandwich takes all the flavours of a classic Caesar salad and layers them into the ultimate toasted Turkish bread sandwich. Perfect for an easy dinner or weekend lunch!
Ingredients
- 4 Turkish bread rolls (or ciabatta/soft panini)
- Butter, for toasting
- Olive oil spray
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1-2 tablespoons Moroccan seasoning (or smoked paprika + garlic powder)
- 8 shortcut bacon rashers
- 4 eggs
- 1 small cos lettuce, leaves separated (or baby spinach)
- Caesar salad dressing (Ranch also works well)
- Parmesan cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler
Instructions
- Cut each Turkish roll in half lengthways. Butter the cut sides and place them butter-side down in a preheated frypan on medium-high heat until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to make 4 even pieces. Lightly pound with a mallet for even cooking.
- Sprinkle both sides with Moroccan seasoning.
- Heat a drizzle of oil in the pan and cook chicken 3–5 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate to rest.
- In the same pan, fry the bacon until crisp. Remove to a plate.
- Add a little extra oil if needed, then fry eggs to your liking (break the yolk gently for a soft set, flip it over or keep it runny if you love the ooze).
- Spread Caesar dressing over the base of each toasted roll.
- Layer with chicken, bacon, egg, lettuce or spinach and parmesan shavings.
- Drizzle with extra dressing if desired, then top with the other half of the roll.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
TOP TIPS:
- Make it lighter: Swap bacon for turkey bacon or skip the egg.
- Cheese lovers: Add a slice of melted Swiss or cheddar along with the parmesan.
- Meal prep tip: Cook the chicken and bacon ahead of time and reheat for fast assembly.
- Bread swap: Turkish bread is great, but ciabatta, focaccia, or even a wrap works beautifully.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
471Fat
32 gSat. Fat
10 gCarbs
6 gFiber
3 gNet carbs
3 gSugar
1 gProtein
39 gSodium
706 mgCholesterol
276 mgThe nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.
