Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich with Turkey Bacon: A Flavorful Twist
A delicious twist on the classic Caesar sandwich featuring crispy chicken and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 large ciabatta rolls
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
- Dip chicken breasts in olive oil, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake chicken for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy.
- Slice ciabatta rolls and spread Caesar dressing on each half.
- Once chicken is done, slice and layer it on the bottom half of the roll, followed by lettuce and turkey bacon.
- Top with the other half of the roll and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in dressing for an hour before cooking.
- Feel free to customize with additional toppings like tomatoes or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg