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Two chicken sandwiches stacked on top of each other.

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy chicken sandwich
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This Crispy Chicken Sandwich recipe is super simple. Using thin chicken breasts ensures quick cooking, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. Top with fresh lettuce, juicy tomato, and a delicious sauce for a family favorite!
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Ingredients

MAYO SAUCE:

  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of each: onion powder and garlic powder

CHICKEN:

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • ½ cup (65g) breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon of each: salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder
  • 1 large egg
  • EXTRAS: Buns, lettuce, tomato, pickle

Instructions

MAYO SAUCE:

  • Combine the mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste; set aside.

CHICKEN:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 3 tablespoons of oil.
  • In a shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder; set aside.
  • In a separate shallow dish, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water; set aside.
  • Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the breast and gently pound to an even thickness. Repeat for remaining halves. Dip each half into the egg wash, then into the flour mixture. Place into preheated skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on a wire rack.

ASSEMBLY:

  • Smear ½ tablespoon of the mayo sauce on the bottom of a bun and top with lettuce and tomato. Place chicken on top of tomato (can cut in half if too large for the bun) then top with pickles. Smear ½ tablespoon of mayo sauce on bun top and place on sandwich. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Can cut and pound the chicken breasts in advance to make mealtime even quicker. 
  2. NUTRITION: Nutrition doesn't include the extras (bun, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.) Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg