Lemon Garlic Chicken Crispy and Delicious Sandwich
Lemon Garlic Chicken Crispy and Delicious Sandwich
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 pounds total, butterflied and pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Lemon Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken: Place each butterflied chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Set up the breading station: In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). In a second shallow dish, whisk the eggs. In a third shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Bread the chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Chill the chicken: Place the breaded chicken on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps the breading adhere better during frying.
⏱️ 30 min
- 5
Prepare the lemon garlic sauce: While the chicken chills, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, chicken broth, parsley, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly reduce. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Fry the chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Carefully place 1-2 chicken breasts in the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Drain and sauce: Transfer the fried chicken to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Immediately brush both sides of the hot chicken generously with the prepared lemon garlic sauce.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Assemble the sandwiches: Toast the brioche buns. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by a slice of tomato and red onion. Top with a crispy lemon garlic chicken breast. Drizzle with any remaining lemon garlic sauce, if desired. Place the top bun and serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lemon Garlic Chicken Crispy and Delicious Sandwich
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 pounds total, butterflied and pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Lemon Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken: Place each butterflied chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Set up the breading station: In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). In a second shallow dish, whisk the eggs. In a third shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Bread the chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Chill the chicken: Place the breaded chicken on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps the breading adhere better during frying.
⏱️ 30 min - 5
Prepare the lemon garlic sauce: While the chicken chills, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, chicken broth, parsley, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly reduce. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Fry the chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Carefully place 1-2 chicken breasts in the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Drain and sauce: Transfer the fried chicken to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Immediately brush both sides of the hot chicken generously with the prepared lemon garlic sauce.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Assemble the sandwiches: Toast the brioche buns. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by a slice of tomato and red onion. Top with a crispy lemon garlic chicken breast. Drizzle with any remaining lemon garlic sauce, if desired. Place the top bun and serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min