Juicy Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich
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You can’t go wrong with an incredible Grilled Chicken Sandwich! This sandwich has juicy grilled chicken with classic sandwich toppings including lettuce, bacon, and tomatoes, along with a homemade spicy mayo and homemade Greek yogurt Caesar dressing. Try out this Grilled Chicken Sandwich for a memorable lunch!
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich
To me, a grilled chicken sandwich is a staple sandwich at lunchtime. You don’t need many ingredients to make this sandwich amazing! The star of the sandwich really is the tender grilled chicken! Pair this with lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, sour cream and a spicy aioli mayo and you’re set for success! Of course, don’t forget to use your favourite bread!
Why Make This Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich Sandwich?
If you love a good Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, then this sandwich has all that deliciousness packed into a sandwich! Grilling the chicken may seem like a lot of work, but it’s not! For this sandwich, you won’t believe how simply seasoning your chicken with salt and pepper will go a long way. Learn how I make The Best Grilled Chicken and you can use this for lunch!
Making the spicy aioli also takes about 1 minute. I’m not joking. Check out my Classic Spicy Aioli recipe which is the perfect condiment to go with your favourite sandwiches and burgers!
Finally, this recipe is not only delicious but it’s also quite healthy! This sandwich is protein-packed with the grilled chicken and of course the goodness of some crispy bacon. For the veggies, we’re adding some tomatoes, lettuce and green onions. It’s a great lunch to take to work or to enjoy to take on a picnic!
DO I need to Marinate the Chicken before Grilling?
While you don’t “need” to marinate the chicken before grilling, you can if you would like! I simply seasoned the chicken breast with salt and pepper, and I seasoned the chicken as it was grilling. However, if you do want to marinate the chicken before grilling, I recommend some olive oil, lemon juice and fresh or dried herbs.
Ingredients for Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich
Let’s review the ingredients required to make an incredible Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich! Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post for the FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD to see all ingredient quantities and to save the recipe for later. Furthermore, you can use the recipe card to scale the recipe based on how many sandwiches you want to make!
Sliced bread: You can use your favourite bread, the possibilities are endless! My favourites are Belgian bread, rye bread, and sourdough because they will give you large slices and are strong enough to hold all the toppings. In this recipe, I tried out an Italian loaf and cut it into thirds to make 3 sandwiches.
Chicken breast: Use boneless, skinless chicken breast.
Olive oil: To grill the chicken breast and to top over our bread before broiling.
Bacon: Use your favourite flavoured bacon or just regular bacon, if desired. I used maple flavoured bacon since the sweet and smokiness is just super delicious!
Tomatoes: Refreshing and adds colour to the sandwich.
Spicy Aioli: Made with mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic cloves, salt and pepper.
Lettuce: Adds a nice crunch to the sandwich.
Greek yogurt Caesar dressing: Refreshing and cool to complement the spicy aioli. Of course you can use a traditional Caesar dressing if that’s what you’re feeling. Otherwise, I’ve made this sandwich with sour cream which works well too!
Green onions: Some extra green and a great garnish for the sandwich!
Can You Use Chicken Thighs?
Chicken thighs are my favourite cut of chicken and I think if you are looking for a more indulgent sandwich, thighs are a fantastic substitution. The dark meat is much more flavourful than the chicken breast so you can expect an even juicier sandwich.
To prepare it, follow the same instructions and season simple with salt and pepper and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until lightly charred. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can add olive oil, lemon juice and a touch of Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
How to Make Grilled Chicken Sandwich
To prepare the grilled chicken - full detailed recipe here!
Butterfly the chicken and divide into 2 equal halves. Heat a grill pan on medium heat until hot. Check if the pan is hot enough by sprinkling some water on the pan. If the droplets dance around before evaporating, the pan is ready.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and drizzle a bit of olive oil on both sides. Place the chicken on the grill pan and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Then, flip the chicken, turn the heat down to low and cook for 1-2 minutes. Let the chicken rest for 2-4 minutes before slicing or serving.
For the bacon
Cook the bacon as per your favourite cooking method. Or, to follow my pan-cooking method for bacon: add the bacon to a cold pan. Fill it with about 1/3 Cup to 1/2 Cup of water. Turn the heat to medium. Allow the water to gently come to a simmer.
Once the water has evaporated, turn the bacon ever so often until each side is golden brown.
Pat any excess grease off the paper towel.
To prepare the Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich
Cut the Italian loaf lengthwise and season the bread with olive oil and garlic powder.
Broil in the oven for 4-5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
On the bottom half of the bread, spread 2-3 Tbsp of the yogurt-Caesar dressing and 2-3 Tbsp of spicy aioli on the top half of the bread.
Slice the grilled chicken and then starting from the bottom half of the bread, arrange the chicken, sliced tomatoes, chopped green onions, lettuce and bacon strips.
Close the sandwich with the top half, slice and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks for a Great Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Have fun with seasoning up the grilled chicken to make it your own. You can follow my tips outlined for my Simple Grilled Chicken recipe and then personalize it with spices like cayenne, oregano or garlic powder for example. Alternatively, you can marinate the chicken with some olive oil, lemon juice and fresh or dried herbs.
Perfect the bacon crunch, you can either follow pan fried method as I do with the water method, or to cook in the oven, bake the bacon over a wire rack at 375F for 15-20 minutes.
Make sure to cut out the root of the lettuce before washing to ensure you remove any grit or dirt well. Then, make sure to pat dry or use a salad spinner to ensure a satisfying crunch the sandwich.
Lightly salt the tomatoes to bring out their natural sweetness and prevent them from becoming soggy.
You can add additional crispy elements in the sandwich by using fried onions or crushed nacho chips for a nice crunchy element.
Watch How to Make Juicy Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich Here:
Juicy Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 x Simple Grilled Chicken recipe
- 1 Italian loaf (1 lb)
- 2 slices of bacon
- dash of garlic powder
- drizzle of olive oil
- 2-3 Romaine lettuce leaves, washed
- 2-3 slices tomato (1/4 inch thick)
- 2 Tbsp Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing
- 2 Tbsp Classic Spicy Aioli
- 1-2 Tbsp green onions, finely sliced
Instructions
- For the chicken: Butterfly the chicken and divide into 2 equal halves. Heat a grill pan on medium heat until hot. Check if the pan is hot enough by sprinkling some water on the pan. If the droplets dance around before evaporating, the pan is ready.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and drizzle a bit of olive oil on both sides. Place the chicken on the grill pan and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Then, flip the chicken, turn the heat down to low and cook for 1-2 minutes. Let the chicken rest for 2-4 minutes before slicing or serving.
- For the bacon: Cook the bacon as per your favourite cooking method. Or, to follow my pan-cooking method for bacon: add the bacon to a cold pan. Fill it with about 1/3 Cup to 1/2 Cup of water. Turn the heat to medium. Allow the water to gently come to a simmer.
- Once the water has evaporated, turn the bacon ever so often until each side is golden brown.
- Pat any excess grease off the paper towel.
- Cut the Italian loaf lengthwise and season the bread with olive oil and garlic powder. Broil in the oven for 4-5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
- On the bottom half of the bread, spread 2-3 Tbsp of the yogurt-Caesar dressing and 2-3 Tbsp of spicy aioli on the top half of the bread.
- Slice the grilled chicken and then starting from the bottom half of the bread, arrange the chicken, sliced tomatoes, chopped green onions, lettuce and bacon strips.
- Close the sandwich with the top half, slice and enjoy!
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