Spicy Vodka Chicken Caesar Sandwich 🌶️🥪 INGREDIENTS FOR THE CHICKEN * 2 chicken breasts, sliced into thin cutlets * 2 eggs * Splash of milk * 1 package Fire & Smoke Society Bake Tasty Crispy Italian Seasoned Coating Mix * Avocado or canola oil, for shallow frying SPICY CALABRIAN VODKA SAUCE * 2 tbsp butter * 1 small shallot, finely diced * 4–5 garlic cloves, minced * 2 tbsp tomato paste * 1–2 tsp chopped Calabrian chiles * 2 tbsp vodka * ½ cup heavy cream * ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan * Salt + freshly cracked black pepper, to taste CAESAR SALAD * 1 head romaine, chopped * Freshly grated Parmesan Shortcut: Use your favorite bagged Caesar salad kit! HOMEMADE CAESAR DRESSING * 2–3 garlic cloves, chopped * 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice * 1 tbsp Dijon mustard * 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce * 1 cup mayonnaise * ⅓ cup olive oil * ½ cup grated Parmesan * 1 tsp anchovy paste * ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper FOR ASSEMBLY * 2 pieces focaccia, sliced * 1 ball burrata * Fresh basil, cut into ribbons * 4–6 slices prosciutto * Flaky salt * Freshly grated Parmesan * Freshly cracked black pepper INSTRUCTIONS 1. BREAD THE CHICKEN * Slice chicken breasts horizontally into thin cutlets. * Whisk eggs with a splash of milk in a shallow bowl. * Place the Italian seasoned coating mix in a second bowl. * Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg mixture, then firmly press into the coating until evenly coated. * Transfer to a wire rack and let rest for 10–15 minutes. 2. CRISP THE PROSCIUTTO * Preheat oven to 400°F. * Arrange prosciutto in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. * Bake for 8–10 minutes, until crispy. * Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. 3. MAKE THE SPICY VODKA SAUCE * Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. * Add shallot and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened. * Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. * Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until darkened. * Add Calabrian chiles and cook for another 30 seconds. * Pour in vodka and simmer for 1–2 minutes. * Whisk in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes. * Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan until smooth. * Season with salt and pepper. * Keep warm over low heat. 4. MAKE THE CAESAR SALAD * For homemade dressing, whisk together garlic, lemon juice, Dijon, and Worcestershire. * Whisk in mayonnaise, olive oil, Parmesan, anchovy paste, and black pepper until creamy. * Toss with chopped romaine and freshly grated Parmesan right before assembling. 5. FRY THE CHICKEN * Heat about ¼ inch of avocado or canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat to 350°F. * Fry chicken for 3–4 minutes per side, until deeply golden and cooked through. * Transfer to a wire rack. 6. TOAST THE FOCACCIA * Lightly drizzle the cut sides with olive oil. * Toast in a 400°F oven until golden and crisp around the edges but still soft in the center. 7. ASSEMBLE 🥪 * Spread a thin layer of warm spicy vodka sauce on the bottom half of the focaccia. * Add the crispy chicken, then spoon over another layer of vodka sauce. * Tear the burrata over the chicken and season with flaky salt. * Add fresh basil, then pile on the Caesar salad. * Top with crispy prosciutto, freshly grated Parmesan, and freshly cracked black pepper. * Spread more vodka sauce on the top half of the focaccia and place it on top. * Slice in half & dig in ❤️🙂‍↕️ #fyp #explorepage✨ #dinner #EasyRecipe #recipes - @taryneliseee