Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Enjoy a delicious crispy lemon pepper chicken sandwich that’s bursting with flavor and texture. This recipe combines perfectly seasoned breaded chicken with a zesty lemon mustard sauce, fresh veggies, and a toasted bun for the ultimate sandwich experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For Assembly:
- 2 hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and slice them horizontally into thinner pieces.
- Coat the Chicken: In separate bowls, prepare the flour mixture, egg wash, and breadcrumbs. Coat each chicken piece in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Cook the Chicken: Fry the breaded chicken until golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Toast the buns, make the lemon mustard sauce, then build the sandwich with chicken, lettuce, tomato, and sauce.
- Serve: Enjoy the crispy lemon pepper chicken sandwich while warm and crispy.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider adding a slice of crispy bacon to the sandwich.
- Adjust the level of cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
- Feel free to customize the sandwich with your favorite toppings like avocado or red onion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich Recipe, Lemon Mustard Sauce, Breaded Chicken Sandwich
