Best 8 Chicken Caesar Focaccia Sandwiches Recipes

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Chicken caesar focaccia sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With a combination of juicy chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and flavorful focaccia bread, this sandwich is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The crispy chicken is smothered in a rich and creamy Caesar dressing, made with mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, anchovies, lemon juice, garlic, and Dijon mustard. The focaccia bread is soft and chewy, providing the perfect base for this mouthwatering sandwich. You can personalize it with your favorite toppings, such as tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado, to create a sandwich that is uniquely yours.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SANDWICHES



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With the addition of mayo and cornichons, half of the marinade turns into a Caesar-esque special sauce to slather on the buns.

Provided by Molly Baz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Sandwich     Chicken     Fennel     Garlic     Grill/Barbecue     Basil     Pickles     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more
1/3 cup plus 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil; plus more for grill
6 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped cornichons (about 9)
Kosher salt
4 large skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb. total)
4 brioche buns, split
1 medium fennel bulb, halved, thinly sliced, fronds coarsely chopped
1 cup basil leaves, torn if large

Steps:

  • Whisk mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 2 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl. Stream in 1/3 cup oil, whisking constantly until emulsified. Transfer half of marinade to a small bowl, then whisk in mayonnaise and cornichons; season dressing with salt. Set aside.
  • Season chicken thighs all over with salt and place in bowl with remaining marinade; turn to coat. Let sit at room temperature, turning occasionally, at least 30 minutes, or cover and chill up to 4 hours.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil grate. Grill chicken, turning halfway through, until deeply browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a platter and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grill buns, cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds. Transfer to platter with chicken.
  • Toss sliced fennel, fennel fronds, basil, and remaining 2 tsp. oil and 2 tsp. lemon juice in a medium bowl to combine; season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread reserved dressing over cut sides of each bun. Assemble sandwiches with buns, chicken, and fennel salad.

FOCACCIA SANDWICHES



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Slices of this pretty sandwich make any casual get-together more speical. Add or change ingredients to your taste. -Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
1 focaccia bread (about 12 ounces), split
4 romaine leaves
1/4 pound shaved deli ham
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced into rings
1/4 pound shaved deli turkey
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
1/4 pound thinly sliced hard salami
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
4 to 6 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and olives; spread over the bottom half of bread. Layer with remaining ingredients; replace bread top. Cut into 24 wedges; secure with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHICKEN CAESAR SANDWICHES



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"I adapted this easy sandwich recipe after eating something similar at a local restaurant," relates Sara Schurtz Gonzalez of Phoenix, Arizona. "Mayonnaise keeps the chicken so moist, and Parmesan cheese gives it delightful tang." TIP: "Serve it with crispy chips for a satisfying yet not-too-heavy weekend lunch," Sarah advises.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
4 hard rolls, split
4 romaine leaves
1 medium tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; spread mayonnaise over both sides. Combine the bread crumbs, cheese and parsley; sprinkle over chicken. , Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until no longer pink. , Spread salad dressing over cut sides of rolls. Place romaine on roll bottoms; layer with chicken and tomato. Replace roll tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 1110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

CHICKEN CAESAR FOCACCIA SANDWICHES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bag Caesar salad kit
1/2 package (about 6 ounces) grilled chicken strips, chopped
1 loaf focaccia bread
Eight 4-inch rosemary stalks
8 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all contents of salad kit and chicken strips. Toss to combine.
  • Cut focaccia loaf in half horizontally. Fill focaccia bread with chicken Caesar salad. Cut focaccia sandwich into 8 portions.
  • Take each rosemary stalk and strip bottom half of the rosemary from the stalk, leaving leaves at top.
  • Insert rosemary skewers through tomatoes.
  • Insert each rosemary-tomato skewer into the top of each sandwich.

CHICKEN CAESAR SANDWICHES



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Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds)
3 cups romaine lettuce (from 10 ounce bag)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup creamy caesar dressing
1 round focaccia bread (12 inches in diameter)

Steps:

  • Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Toss romaine, cheese and 1/4 cup of the dressing.Cut focaccia horizontally in half cut into 4 wedges. Spread remaining 1/4 cup dressing over cut sides of focaccia. Place one-fourth of the romaine mixture and chicken breast half on bottom wedges. Top with top wedges.1 Serving: Calories 715 (Calories from Fat 280) Fat 31g (Saturated 5g) Cholesterol 90mg Sodium 1670mg Carbohydrate 71g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 41g% Daily Value: Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 8% Calcium 6% Iron 32%Diet Exchanges: 4 Starch, 3 Lean Meat, 2 Vegetable, 4 FatBetty's TipServe a cold pasta or vegetable salad from the deli with these snazzy sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CHICKEN FOCACCIA SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Chicken Focaccia Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 round focaccia bread, cut in quarters
margarine, we use becel
Dijon mustard
4 slices of your favourite cheese
4 slices red onions, thinly sliced
8 lettuce leaves, iceberg or 8 romaine lettuce, work well
8 slices tomatoes, thinly sliced
8 slices bacon, cooked crisp
4 chicken breast halves
1 cup flour
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 egg, fork beaten
3 tablespoons water
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Slice bread quarters in half, place each quarter on a plate, spread with margarine, then mustard.
  • Place slices of cheese on the bottom half of each bread quarter.
  • Top cheese with 2 slices of bacon, top bacon with onion slice, top onion with lettuce leaves, top lettuce with tomato slices.
  • Set aside.
  • Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, pound to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Place flour on a plate, add salt, pepper and oragano, mix until well combined.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg with water.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick frypan on medium high heat.
  • Meanwhile, dredge chicken breasts in flour mixture, shaking off excess, submerge chicken breast in egg/water mix, drain off excess and place in hot frypan.
  • Lower heat to medium.
  • Cook chicken until golden brown, about 10 minutes on each side, until no longer pink.
  • Place one chicken breast on each focaccia bottom on top of tomato slices, top with the top piece of focaccia bread, press down, cut in half if you wish and serve immediately, with lots of napkins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 766.5, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 166.4, Sodium 1005.6, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.3, Protein 37.6

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN FOCACCIA SANDWICH



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Make and share this Rotisserie Chicken Focaccia Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 23m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 inches round loaf focaccia bread
1/2 cup oil based caesar salad dressing
4 ounces roasted red peppers, from jar
3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 rotisserie chicken
3 cups baby greens
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut focaccia loaf in half horizontally; place cut sides up on a baking sheet.
  • Combine caesar dressing and roasted red peppers in a food processor; process until smooth.
  • Drizzle 1/2 cup red pepper dressing evenly over cut sides of bread. Sprinkle with goat cheese and nuts. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly brown.
  • Remove meat from chicken and coarsely chop. Sprinkle chicken over bottom half of bread. Top with salad greens, tomatoes and remaining dressing; cover with top half of bread.
  • Cut into 6 wedges and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.1, Fat 42.6, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 126.6, Sodium 652.5, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 32.9

CHICKEN CAESAR SANDWICHES



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Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds)
3 cups romaine lettuce (from 10 ounce bag)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup creamy caesar dressing
1 round focaccia bread (12 inches in diameter)

Steps:

  • Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Toss romaine, cheese and 1/4 cup of the dressing.Cut focaccia horizontally in half cut into 4 wedges. Spread remaining 1/4 cup dressing over cut sides of focaccia. Place one-fourth of the romaine mixture and chicken breast half on bottom wedges. Top with top wedges.1 Serving: Calories 715 (Calories from Fat 280) Fat 31g (Saturated 5g) Cholesterol 90mg Sodium 1670mg Carbohydrate 71g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 41g% Daily Value: Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 8% Calcium 6% Iron 32%Diet Exchanges: 4 Starch, 3 Lean Meat, 2 Vegetable, 4 FatBetty's TipServe a cold pasta or vegetable salad from the deli with these snazzy sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • For the chicken, use flavorful cuts like breasts or thighs. Season generously with salt and pepper before cooking.
  • Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it's safe to eat.
  • For the focaccia bread, use high-quality ingredients like bread flour and extra virgin olive oil. Proof the dough in a warm place until it doubles in size for a fluffy texture.
  • Brush the focaccia with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse sea salt before baking for a golden crust.
  • Make sure the Caesar dressing is creamy and tangy. Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Assemble the sandwiches with layers of chicken, Caesar dressing, romaine lettuce, and cherry tomatoes. For added crunch, add bacon or croutons.

Conclusion:

With its crispy focaccia bread, juicy chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and fresh toppings, this chicken Caesar focaccia sandwich is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. It's perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner, and it's sure to be a hit with family and friends. The sandwich is also customizable, so you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your preferences. Whether you're a fan of classic Caesar salad or simply love a good sandwich, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings.

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