🥐 Chicken Caesar Croissant Sandwich Recipe
By: Chef Bae (inspired)
🧄 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk (for marinade)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch (extra crispiness)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Oil (for frying)
For the Caesar Salad:
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Caesar dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- Fresh cracked black pepper (optional)
For the Croissant:
- 2 large croissants (buttery and flaky)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Pinch of sea salt
- Extra Parmesan (for topping)
🍳 Instructions:
1. Marinate Chicken:
- Soak the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour (or overnight in the fridge).
2. Bread and Fry:
- Mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in flour mix until well coated.
- Fry in 350°F (175°C) oil until golden and crispy (about 5–7 minutes per side). Let rest on paper towels.
3. Prepare Caesar Salad:
- Toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing, Parmesan, and cracked pepper to taste.
4. Garlic Butter Croissants:
- Mix melted butter, garlic powder, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
- Brush over croissants.
- Toast in oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
5. Assemble Sandwich:
- Slice croissant open.
- Layer crispy fried chicken.
- Top with the Caesar salad.
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan on top if desired.
🍺 Pairing Suggestion:
Enjoy with an Angry Orchard Green Apple Cider for a refreshing, tart contrast!