Description
This Crispy Chicken Caesar Burger with Fries takes the beloved Caesar salad and turns it into the ultimate handheld meal. Juicy, golden fried chicken is paired with creamy homemade Caesar dressing, crisp romaine lettuce, and a soft toasted bun—served with a side of perfectly seasoned fries for a satisfying and comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, halved horizontally
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 4 brioche buns
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves
- 4 slices Parmesan or Swiss cheese (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter for toasting buns
- For the Caesar Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Fries:
- 3 large russet potatoes, cut into fries
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a bowl with buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for tender, juicy results.
- Prepare the Fries: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse and pat dry potatoes. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Bread the Chicken: Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. In another dish, place breadcrumbs. Dredge chicken in flour, dip back into buttermilk, then coat in breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry each piece for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels or a rack.
- Make the Caesar Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Burger: Butter and toast the buns. Spread Caesar dressing on the bottom bun, layer with lettuce, crispy chicken, optional cheese, and more dressing. Top with the bun and serve with fries.
- Optional Step: Toss fries in grated Parmesan and chopped parsley for a garlic-Parmesan finish.
Notes
For a lighter version, bake or air-fry the chicken instead of deep-frying. The Caesar dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week. For a fun twist, use sweet potatoes instead of russet potatoes for the fries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Fried and Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with fries
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg