Description

This Chicken Caesar Croissant recipe combines crispy, flavorful fried chicken glazed with a spicy honey hot sauce, fresh Caesar salad, and buttery croissants for a delicious twist on a classic sandwich. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner, this recipe features a marinated and seasoned chicken breast coated in a flavorful batter and fried to golden perfection before being layered with creamy Caesar dressing and crisp iceberg lettuce inside toasted croissants.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Batter

2 chicken breasts
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 tbsp hot sauce
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1 ½ cups flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt & pepper
Oil for frying

Glaze

¼ cup butter
2 tbsp honey
¼ cup hot sauce

Salad and Assembly

½ head iceberg lettuce
½ cup parmesan cheese
½ a lemon, juiced
Your favorite Caesar dressing
2 croissants
Parmesan parsley butter (optional for croissants)

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Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Place the chicken breasts in this wet batter, ensuring they are fully submerged, and marinate for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor.
Prepare Dry Batter and Salad: In another bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create the dry batter. Meanwhile, chop the iceberg lettuce and toss with parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and your favorite Caesar dressing to prepare the salad component.
Heat Oil: Pour enough oil into a deep frying pan or skillet and heat to about 350°F (175°C) for frying the chicken.
Bread the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the wet batter, dredge them thoroughly in the dry batter until evenly coated.
Fry the Chicken: Carefully fry the coated chicken breasts in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Make Glaze: In a small saucepan, melt the butter, then stir in honey and ¼ cup hot sauce. Remove from heat once combined and glossy.
Glaze the Chicken: Dip the fried chicken breasts in the honey hot sauce glaze, coating them evenly to add a sweet and spicy finish.
Assemble Croissant: Toast the croissants lightly, optionally spread with parmesan parsley butter while warm. Layer each croissant with a portion of Caesar dressing, glazed fried chicken, and Caesar salad mixture.

Notes

Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent greasy chicken.
Use fresh croissants for the best texture and flavor.
The glaze can be adjusted for spiciness by varying the amount of hot sauce.
Allow the chicken to marinate longer for more flavor if desired.
For a lighter option, consider baking the chicken instead of frying, but it won’t be as crispy.

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Sandwich
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American