Spicy Caesar Crispy Chicken Sandwiches
Spicy Caesar Crispy Chicken Sandwiches
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken
- 1 chicken breast, large, cut into 4 pieces
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika, divided, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided, plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided, plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, divided, plus more for seasoning
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
For the Spicy Caesar Slaw
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
For Assembly
- 4 brioche buns
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, for toasting buns
For the Optional Fries
- 2 potatoes, medium, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon herb salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the breading stations. In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour with 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. In a second shallow dish, beat the egg and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. In a third shallow dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs with 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cut the large chicken breast into 4 equal pieces. Dredge each chicken piece completely in the seasoned flour, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Dip the floured chicken piece into the seasoned beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Finally, coat the chicken piece thoroughly with the seasoned Panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to ensure adhesion.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F. Carefully place the breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken from the oil and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
While the chicken fries, prepare the spicy Caesar slaw. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, a pinch of cayenne pepper, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Toss until the lettuce is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Melt the salted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Slice the brioche buns in half and toast them in the melted butter until lightly golden and warmed, about 1-2 minutes per side.
⏱️ 4 min
- 8
To assemble each sandwich: Place the bottom half of a toasted brioche bun on a serving plate. Spread a layer of the spicy Caesar dressing mixture (from the slaw) onto the bottom bun. Place one piece of crispy chicken on top of the sauce. Pile a generous amount of the prepared spicy Caesar slaw on top of the crispy chicken. Cover with the top half of the toasted brioche bun.
⏱️ 4 min
- 9
(Optional Fries) If making fries, thinly slice the potatoes. Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 350°F. Fry the thin-cut potatoes until crispy. Remove and immediately season with herb salt while hot.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Caesar Crispy Chicken Sandwiches
For the Crispy Chicken
- 1 chicken breast, large, cut into 4 pieces
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika, divided, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided, plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided, plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, divided, plus more for seasoning
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
For the Spicy Caesar Slaw
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
For Assembly
- 4 brioche buns
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, for toasting buns
For the Optional Fries
- 2 potatoes, medium, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon herb salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the breading stations. In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour with 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. In a second shallow dish, beat the egg and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. In a third shallow dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs with 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cut the large chicken breast into 4 equal pieces. Dredge each chicken piece completely in the seasoned flour, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Dip the floured chicken piece into the seasoned beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Finally, coat the chicken piece thoroughly with the seasoned Panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to ensure adhesion.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F. Carefully place the breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken from the oil and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
While the chicken fries, prepare the spicy Caesar slaw. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, a pinch of cayenne pepper, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Toss until the lettuce is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Melt the salted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Slice the brioche buns in half and toast them in the melted butter until lightly golden and warmed, about 1-2 minutes per side.
⏱️ 4 min - 8
To assemble each sandwich: Place the bottom half of a toasted brioche bun on a serving plate. Spread a layer of the spicy Caesar dressing mixture (from the slaw) onto the bottom bun. Place one piece of crispy chicken on top of the sauce. Pile a generous amount of the prepared spicy Caesar slaw on top of the crispy chicken. Cover with the top half of the toasted brioche bun.
⏱️ 4 min - 9
(Optional Fries) If making fries, thinly slice the potatoes. Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 350°F. Fry the thin-cut potatoes until crispy. Remove and immediately season with herb salt while hot.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350