Chicken Caesar Baguettes

Name: Chicken Caesar Baguettes
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp. plus 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, divided; Kosher salt and pepper; 1 lemon, halved; 1 baguette, halved crosswise and split open (leaving hinge intact); 1 small clove garlic; 1 tbsp. mayonnaise; 2 tsp. Dijon mustard; 2 tsp. anchovy paste; 4 oz. romaine heart, leaves separated; 2 ribs celery, very thinly sliced; 1 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup); 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced

They're picnic-perfect.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Apr 17, 2023

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mike garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

510

Who says chicken Caesar has to be salad? We slather the creamy, savory dressing on baguettes with grilled chicken for a can’t-stop-eating sando that’s portable and picnic ready.

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Ingredients

2 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 Tbsp. plus 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and pepper
1 lemon, halved
1 baguette, halved crosswise and split open (leaving hinge intact)
1 small clove garlic
1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. anchovy paste
4 oz. romaine heart, leaves separated
2 ribs celery, very thinly sliced
1 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced

Directions

1. Step 1Heat grill to medium.
2. Step 2Rub chicken with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Grill until instant-read thermometer registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
3. Step 3While chicken is grilling, grill lemon halves and baguette, cut sides down, until charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to cutting board. Rub cut side of baguette with garlic clove.
4. Step 4Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from grilled lemon halves into small bowl and whisk in mayonnaise, Dijon, and anchovy paste, then gradually whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons oil until thoroughly incorporated.
5. Step 5In large bowl, toss romaine and celery with 1/4 cup dressing and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to coat, then toss with Parmesan and another 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
6. Step 6Drizzle remaining dressing on baguette and layer with sliced chicken, salad, and tomatoes. Cut each in half to make 4 sandwiches.