Marry Me Crispy Chicken Caesar (Print)

Golden crispy chicken with creamy Caesar dressing and fresh greens on toasted buns, perfect for lunch or dinner.

# What You Need:

→ For the Crispy Chicken

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→ For the Caesar Dressing

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→ For Assembly

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# How To Make It:

01 - Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create 4 fillets. Place between plastic wrap and pound to even thickness.

02 - Mix buttermilk, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken fillets, coat thoroughly. Marinate 15 minutes or overnight refrigerated.

03 - Combine flour and panko in shallow dish. Remove chicken from marinade, drip excess, dredge in flour mixture pressing gently to adhere.

04 - Heat 1 inch vegetable oil in deep skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

05 - Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.

06 - Spread Caesar dressing on both toasted bun halves. Place chicken on bottom, top with romaine, shaved Parmesan, tomato if using. Close with top bun.

07 - Serve immediately while chicken is hot and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

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The buttermilk marinade makes the chicken impossibly tender while creating that shatteringly crispy crust everyone fights over
Homemade Caesar dressing hits different and comes together in literally two minutes

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Lettuce on the bottom bun creates a moisture barrier that keeps your bread from getting soggy too fast
Resting fried chicken on a wire rack instead of paper towels preserves that crunch you worked so hard to achieve

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Let your fried chicken rest for about five minutes after cooking to lock in those juices
Toast your buns in a little butter instead of the toaster for restaurant level flavor

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