Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Birds recipes category.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Sandwich Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
2 Tbsp plus 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more
1/3 cup plus 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil; plus more for grill
6 Tbsp mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped cornichons (about 9)
Kosher salt
4 large skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb total)
4 brioche buns, split
1 medium fennel bulb, halved, thinly sliced, fronds coarsely chopped
1 cup basil leaves, torn if large

Recipe Instructions:

Whisk mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, 2 Tbsp.
lemon juice, and 2 tsp.
pepper in a medium bowl.
Stream in 1/3 cup oil, whisking constantly until emulsified.
Transfer half of marinade to a small bowl, then whisk in mayonnaise and cornichons; season dressing with salt.
Set aside.
Season chicken thighs all over with salt and place in bowl with remaining marinade; turn to coat.
Let sit at room temperature, turning occasionally, at least 30 minutes, or cover and chill up to 4 hours.
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil grate.
Grill chicken, turning halfway through, until deeply browned and cooked through, 8–10 minutes.
Transfer to a platter and let rest 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, grill buns, cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds.
Transfer to platter with chicken.
Toss sliced fennel, fennel fronds, basil, and remaining 2 tsp.
oil and 2 tsp.
lemon juice in a medium bowl to combine; season with salt and pepper.
Spread reserved dressing over cut sides of each bun.
Assemble sandwiches with buns, chicken, and fennel salad.

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