Description
Crispy fried chicken sandwiches with a zesty cilantro lime sauce, delivering a perfect balance of crunch, freshness, and bold flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, halved
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup oil for frying
- For the cilantro lime sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For serving:
- 4 sandwich buns
- lettuce
- tomato slices
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, dip into eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and salt to make the sauce.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest briefly.
- Assemble sandwiches by placing chicken on buns, adding lettuce and tomato, and spreading cilantro lime sauce on top.
Notes
- Chicken can be baked at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes for a lighter option.
- Use brioche or ciabatta buns for extra flavor and texture.
- Add avocado slices for creaminess.
- Include pickles for extra crunch.
- Use spicy mayo or jalapeños for added heat.
- Store chicken separately from buns to maintain texture.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer to keep chicken crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
