Creating the Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich is easy, especially when you follow these clear steps:

1. Marinate Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Prepare Breading: In a shallow dish, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Panko Coating: Place panko breadcrumbs in another shallow dish.
4. Coat Chicken: Remove marinated chicken from buttermilk. First dredge in the flour mixture, then dip in panko breadcrumbs until well coated.
5. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
6. Fry Chicken: Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Toast Buns: While chicken cooks, lightly toast the sandwich buns in a separate skillet or oven.
8. Assemble Sandwiches: Spread Caesar dressing on the bottom half of each bun. Add a layer of chopped romaine lettuce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
9. Add Chicken: Place the crispy chicken on top of the lettuce, then cover it with the top half of the bun.
10. Serve Immediately: Serve the sandwiches warm for the best experience.

These simple steps will help you create the crispy and flavorful sandwiches that are sure to satisfy your cravings.