Chicken Caesar Waffle Sandwich (Print)

Grilled chicken and crisp romaine layered between golden stuffing waffles for a handheld lunch or brunch.

# 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 romaine lettuce, chopped
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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat waffle iron. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, celery, onion, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk eggs, chicken broth, and melted butter; pour over bread mixture and toss to coat evenly, ensuring mixture is moist but not soggy. Lightly grease waffle iron, spoon about 1 cup mixture onto center, 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 4–5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Allow to rest, then slice.
03 - Toss chopped romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing and grated Parmesan cheese until well coated. Add 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. Top with another stuffing waffle and finish with freshly ground black pepper. Repeat to assemble 4 sandwiches and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a complete meal in one handheld package, no sides required.
  • The waffle iron turns ordinary stuffing into something crispy and unexpected.
  • Caesar and chicken together feel elegant, but eaten as a sandwich feels joyfully casual.
02 -
  • Don't skip letting the cooked waffles cool on a rack—they'll crisp up as they cool and stay that way.
  • The chicken must rest after cooking, or all those delicious juices will run out onto your plate instead of staying in the meat.
  • Assemble these just before serving; a soggy waffle is nobody's dream.
03 -
  • Make your waffles ahead and rewarm them in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes just before assembly—they'll be crispy again.
  • If your waffle iron doesn't have a temperature control, watch the first waffle carefully to dial in your timing on subsequent ones.
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