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Chicken Caesar Meatball Subs

45 minutes
easy
Serves 4 subs
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Ingredients 

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil plus more for drizzling

For the Caesar Dressing (makes about 1 1/2 cups):

  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 6 –8 tbsp lemon juice juice of 2 juicy lemons, plus extra if needed
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 –2 tbsp olive oil to thin, if needed

For the Caesar Salad:

  • 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/3 –1/2 cup Caesar dressing from above
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Freshly ground black pepper

To Assemble:

  • 4 soft sub rolls split but not cut all the way through
  • Caesar dressing for brushing inside rolls and drizzling over meatballs
  • Extra grated Parmesan cheese for topping
  • Red chili flakes to taste
  • Cooked premade frozen French fries to serve on the size

Directions 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 2 sheet pans or one large sheet pan with foil, parchment paper or lightly oil it.
  • Form the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Dijon, Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Parmesan until just mixed. Divide mixture into 12 equal portions (about 1½ oz each) and roll into balls.
  • Arrange the pans: Spread the frozen fries in an even layer on one of the sheet pans. Arrange the meatballs on the other, leaving space between them. Drizzle or brush meatballs lightly with olive oil.
  • Bake: Place both pans in the oven and bake the french fries according to the french fry package directions. Bake the meatballs for 16-18 minutes. Remove pans when fries are golden and the meatballs are cooked through (165°F internal temp).
  • Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together garlic, Dijon, lemon juice, vinegar, Worcestershire, mayonnaise, Parmesan, and black pepper. Add anchovies if using. Slowly whisk in olive oil until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust lemon juice or seasoning. Set aside.
  • Make the salad: Toss romaine with 1/3–1/2 cup Caesar dressing, Parmesan, and pepper until evenly coated.
  • Assemble the subs: When everything is done baking, assemble the subs. Warm rolls in the oven for 2–3 minutes if desired. Brush the insides generously with Caesar dressing. Place 3 meatballs in each roll, drizzle with more dressing, pile on the dressed salad, then top with extra Parmesan and red chili flakes. Serve immediately with the cooked French fries on the side.