Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crispy Chicken Sandwich, featuring golden-brown chicken coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs. Nestled between a soft bun and topped with fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty sauce, this sandwich promises an explosion of flavors and textures in every bite. Perfect for any meal occasion, you can customize it to suit your cravings or enjoy it as is. Get ready to impress friends and family with this easy-to-make dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup oil for frying
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2. Set Up Breading Station: In three separate bowls, place flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- 3. Bread the Chicken: Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip into egg, then roll in panko until fully covered.
- 4. Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 5. Assemble the Sandwich: Place crispy chicken on toasted buns, add lettuce and tomato slices, drizzle with sauce.
- 6. Serve: Enjoy warm!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate chicken in your favorite spices before breading. - Try adding pickles or avocado slices for more texture. - Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat at 350°F for about 10 minutes.