Chicken Caesar Waffle Sandwich (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Stuffing Waffles

01 - 4 cups day-old bread cubes (½ inch)
02 - ½ cup finely chopped celery
03 - ½ cup finely chopped onion
04 - ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
05 - 1 teaspoon dried sage
06 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1½ 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 - ½ teaspoon salt
15 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
16 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

→ Caesar Salad Filling

17 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
18 - ½ cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
19 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
20 - ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes (optional)

→ Assembly

21 - ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
22 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron. In a large bowl, combine 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 moistened but not soggy. Lightly grease the waffle iron, spoon approximately 1 cup per waffle onto the center, close the iron, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until golden and crisp. Repeat to make 8 waffles; transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
02 - Slice chicken breasts horizontally into 4 thin cutlets. Rub each with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest briefly before slicing.
03 - In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing and grated Parmesan cheese until evenly coated. Add halved cherry tomatoes if desired.
04 - Lay one stuffing waffle on a plate. Top with sliced chicken cutlets, a generous portion of Caesar salad filling, and shaved Parmesan cheese. Finish with another stuffing waffle and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper. Repeat to assemble four sandwiches and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a warm, hand-held hug that somehow also feels light and fresh.
  • You get the satisfaction of a full meal without the mess of a traditional salad.
  • It comes together faster than you'd expect for something this impressive.
02 -
  • Don't oversoak your bread mixture—if it sits too long before waffle-pressing, it becomes dense and heavy instead of crispy and golden.
  • Letting your chicken rest for just a minute or two after cooking keeps it juicy when you slice it, which makes a real difference in how satisfying each bite feels.
03 -
  • The waffle iron is your friend here—it compresses the stuffing just enough that every piece holds together instead of falling apart, and it creates surface area for crispiness that you won't get any other way.
  • Don't crowd the waffle iron; give yourself just enough mixture to fill it comfortably, then close it with gentle pressure rather than aggressive force, which keeps the texture light instead of dense.
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