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Chicken Caesar Croissant Sandwich

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Ingredients 

Serving Size: 2 sandwiches

For the Crispy Fried Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, but recommended)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Neutral oil, for frying

For the Caesar Salad:

  • 1½ cups shredded romaine (or mix with finely shredded kale for crunch)

  • ¼ cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)

  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan

  • Fresh cracked black pepper

  • Squeeze of lemon

For the Sandwich:

  • 2 large buttery croissants, halved and lightly toasted

  • Shaved Parmesan (for topping croissant)

  • 1 tbsp butter, melted

  • Extra Caesar dressing for drizzling

Instructions 

1. Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.

2. Set Up the Dredge:
In another bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and coat thoroughly in the flour mixture. Press it in so it gets super craggy.

3. Fry It Up:
Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken until golden brown and crispy, about 4–5 minutes per side depending on thickness. Rest on a wire rack or paper towel.

4. Make Caesar Salad:
Toss shredded romaine with Caesar dressing, Parmesan, black pepper, and a little lemon juice for brightness.

5. Assemble the Sandwich:
Layer the bottom half of each toasted croissant with:

  • Caesar dressing

  • Fried chicken

  • A handful of Caesar salad

  • Shaved Parmesan

  • Drizzle of Caesar dressing

  • Top with the other half of the croissant, brush with melted butter and add extra parm for good measure.

Everything is better on a croissant…and this my friend is no different. Think flaky, buttery croissant, golden crispy chicken, creamy Caesar salad (the best obvs), and enough shaved Parm to make an Italian grandma proud (or really angry I’m not sure). It’s crunchy, rich, messy in the best way—and absolutely not your average lunch.

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