Name: Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast, halved lengthwise and pounded; 1 tsp smoked paprika powder; 1 egg; ⅓ cup water; 1 cup all purpose flour; 2 cups panko bread crumbs; ½ cup mayonnaise; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste); 4 mini loafs of bread; 4 tbsp butter (for toasting the bread); 4 slices American cheese; 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced; ½ cup pickles; 1 cup lettuce, diced; Salt to taste; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tbsp dried parsley; ½ tsp black pepper

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In a bowl, add salt, pepper, smoked paprika powder, garlic powder, and onion powder, then mix well

Pat dry the chicken

Sprinkle the spice blend on both sides of the chicken

In a bowl, combine all purpose flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika powder, then mix well

In a separate bowl, crack an egg, add water, and whisk until well combined

In another bowl, add panko bread crumbs and dried parsley, then mix well

Coat the seasoned chicken in the dry batter, then in the egg batter

Repeat with the dry and wet batter again

Coat the chicken with bread crumbs

Heat oil in a pan until it reaches 350°F

Fry the chicken, flipping sides in between, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F

Make the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl

Apply butter on bread

Toast the bread until golden

Spread the sauce on the toasted bread

Add the crispy chicken fillet on top

Top with cheese slices

Add tomatoes, pickles, and lettuce on top

Add more sauce on the top bun and close the sandwich

Serve warm and enjoy

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You're all done!

Enjoy your crispy chicken sandwich — and don't forget to share.

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Tips as you cook

Gather Chicken & SpicesMise en place makes cooking easier
Mix Spice BlendMix evenly for consistent flavor
Pat Dry ChickenDry chicken helps seasoning stick
Season ChickenPress seasoning in for better flavor
Gather Breading StationSet up stations in order: dry, wet, dry
Mix Dry BatterSeason the flour for extra flavor
Whisk Egg WashWhisk until no streaks remain
Mix Panko MixtureParsley adds color and flavor

Swaps, storing and making ahead

Good to know

Swaps

No mini loaves? Use regular burger buns or brioche buns instead.
No American cheese? Swap in cheddar or Swiss slices.
No Dijon mustard? Use yellow mustard in the spicy mayo sauce.

Storing it

Store leftover chicken, bread and toppings separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken in a hot oven or air fryer until steaming hot.