If you love Caesar salad but want something more filling, this Crispy Chicken Bun Caesar Salad Sandwich is a must-try. Made with protein-packed chicken waffles instead of bread, it’s crispy, juicy, low carb, and perfect for Classic, Diabetic, Keto, and Weight Watchers lifestyles.
A fun, protein-packed sandwich using chicken waffles as the “bun”
1️⃣ Classic Version
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- Romaine lettuce
- Shaved Parmesan
- Regular Caesar dressing
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken, grated Parmesan, and egg until combined.
- Preheat waffle maker and lightly grease if needed.
- Spoon mixture into waffle maker and cook 2–3 minutes until golden.
- Remove and repeat to make two waffles.
- Fill with romaine, shaved Parmesan, and Caesar dressing.
- Close like a sandwich and enjoy.
Nutrition (approx, per sandwich)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Protein: 40g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 8g
2️⃣ Diabetic-Friendly Version
Adjustments
- Use light Caesar dressing
- Use reduced-fat Parmesan
- Add extra romaine for fiber
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
- ⅓ cup reduced-fat Parmesan
- 1 large egg
- Romaine lettuce
- Shaved Parmesan (light)
- Light Caesar dressing
Instructions
Same as classic version.
Nutrition (approx)
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Protein: 42g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbs: 5g
- Added sugar: 0g
3️⃣ Keto Version 🥑
Adjustments
- Full-fat Caesar dressing
- Full-fat Parmesan
- No added carbs
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped cooked chicken (rotisserie breast or thigh)
- ½ cup full-fat Parmesan
- 1 large egg
- Romaine lettuce
- Shaved Parmesan
- Keto-friendly Caesar dressing
Instructions
Same waffle method as above.
Nutrition (approx)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Protein: 38g
- Fat: 38g
- Net Carbs: 2–3g
4️⃣ Weight Watchers Version ⭐
Adjustments
- Use fat-free or light Parmesan
- Use light Caesar dressing
- Chicken breast only
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chopped chicken breast
- ¼ cup fat-free or light Parmesan
- 1 large egg
- Romaine lettuce
- Light Caesar dressing
Instructions
Cook waffles the same way and assemble with lettuce and dressing.
Nutrition (approx)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 45g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 4g
- WW Points: 4–5 points (may vary by brand)
💡 Pro Tip
Any cooked chicken works — rotisserie, grilled, or even canned chicken makes this recipe super easy for meal prep.
