Who says chicken Caesar has to be salad? We slather the creamy, savory dressing on baguettes with grilled chicken for a can’t-stop-eating sando that’s portable and picnic ready.
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- Yields:
- 4 serving(s)
- Total Time:
- 40 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 510
- 2
8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp.
plus 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, divided
-
Kosher salt and pepper
- 1
lemon, halved
- 1
baguette, halved crosswise and split open (leaving hinge intact)
- 1
small clove garlic
- 1 tbsp.
mayonnaise
- 2 tsp.
Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp.
anchovy paste
- 4 oz.
romaine heart, leaves separated
- 2
ribs celery, very thinly sliced
- 1 oz.
Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
- 2
Roma tomatoes, sliced
Directions
-
- Step 1Heat grill to medium.
- Step 2Rub chicken with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Grill until instant-read thermometer registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Step 3While chicken is grilling, grill lemon halves and baguette, cut sides down, until charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to cutting board. Rub cut side of baguette with garlic clove.
- Step 4Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from grilled lemon halves into small bowl and whisk in mayonnaise, Dijon, and anchovy paste, then gradually whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons oil until thoroughly incorporated.
- Step 5In large bowl, toss romaine and celery with 1/4 cup dressing and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to coat, then toss with Parmesan and another 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Step 6Drizzle remaining dressing on baguette and layer with sliced chicken, salad, and tomatoes. Cut each in half to make 4 sandwiches.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 501 calories, 18.5 g fat (4 g saturated), 35 g protein, 983 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber
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Tina (she/her) is the food producer of the Hearst Lifestyle Group. She comes to Hearst with 10 years experience in the world of food styling for editorial, digital and television platforms. When she’s not cooking in her tiny Brooklyn kitchen, she can be found enjoying a beer at a local brewery, hiking in a national park or enjoying an afternoon at the beach.
Source : Goodhousekeeping
