Chicken Caesar Waffle Sandwich (Print View)

Grilled chicken and crisp romaine layered between savory stuffing waffles for a flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Stuffing Waffles

01 - 4 cups day-old bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
02 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
03 - 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
04 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon dried sage
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
11 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Chicken

12 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
16 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Caesar Salad Filling

17 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
18 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
19 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
20 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

→ Assembly

21 - 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
22 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat waffle iron. In a large bowl, mix bread cubes, celery, onion, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, chicken broth, and melted butter; pour over bread mixture and toss until evenly coated and moist but not soggy. Lightly grease waffle iron; spoon 1 cup mixture onto center, close iron, and cook 5–8 minutes until golden and crisp. Repeat to make 8 waffles. Transfer to wire rack to cool slightly.
02 - Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest, then slice.
03 - Toss chopped romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing and grated Parmesan until evenly coated. Fold in cherry tomatoes if using.
04 - Place one stuffing waffle on a plate. Layer with sliced chicken, a generous scoop of Caesar salad filling, and shaved Parmesan cheese. Top with another stuffing waffle and a grind of black pepper. Repeat to assemble 4 sandwiches and serve immediately.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary stuffing into a handheld crispy vessel that holds up beautifully without getting soggy.
  • The combination of warm savory waffles and cool tangy Caesar salad creates a contrast that keeps every bite interesting.
  • Its impressive enough for brunch guests but simple enough to throw together on a weeknight.
  • You can prep the waffles ahead and assemble them right before serving for maximum crunch.
02 -
  • Do not skip greasing the waffle iron even if its nonstick, because the stuffing mixture can stick stubbornly and ruin your beautiful waffles.
  • Let the waffles cool on a wire rack instead of stacking them, or the steam will make them soggy and lose that crucial crunch.
  • Slice the chicken thin and cook it just until done, because overcooked chicken turns dry and chewy inside the sandwich.
  • Assemble these right before eating, because the warm waffles will wilt the lettuce if they sit too long.
03 -
  • Press down gently but firmly on the waffle iron to help the stuffing compress and hold together, but don't smash it so hard that it oozes out the sides.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken because guessing leads to dry meat, and 165 degrees is the magic number.
  • If your waffles are browning too fast but still feel soft inside, lower the heat slightly and give them an extra minute to firm up.
  • Shave the Parmesan with a vegetable peeler for those delicate curls that look fancy and melt beautifully on the warm sandwich.
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