Baked Spicy Chicken Sandwiches
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Baked Spicy Chicken Sandwiches
Description
This recipe prepares chicken breasts by pounding them to even thickness, cutting them in half, seasoning lightly, then dipping in a mixture of plain yogurt and hot sauce to marinate lightly. The chicken is then coated with a spice blend breadcrumb mix that includes garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and cracked black pepper.
Baking on a wire rack set over a baking sheet at 425ºF allows the breaded chicken to crisp nicely without excess oil. Meanwhile, a honey yogurt slaw consisting of cabbage mix, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and seasoning provides a creamy, sweet, and tangy contrast.
The combination creates sandwiches that balance spicy, crispy chicken with a refreshing, lightly sweetened slaw. These sandwiches are suitable for a casual lunch or dinner and provide layered texture and flavors.
Ingredients
Baked Spicy Chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs $0.13
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper $0.05
- 1/8 tsp salt $0.01
- black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
- 1.5 Tbsp neutral cooking oil $0.06, generic cooking oil
- 1/4 cup PLAIN yogurt $0.25
- 1/8 tsp salt $0.01
- 1 tsp hot sauce $0.04
- 1 chicken breast $3.99, boneless, skinless, about 2/3 lb
Honey Yogurt Slaw
- 3 cups cabbage slaw mix $0.65, shredded, pre-bagged
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise $0.17
- 1/3 cup whole milk yogurt $0.33, plain
- 1/2 Tbsp honey $0.06
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard $0.06
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar $0.02
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
For Serving
- 2 Buns $1.00
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Place a wire cooling rack over a baking sheet to hold the breaded chicken.
- In a wide shallow bowl or container, combine the bread crumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper for the chicken's breading. Once combined, add the cooking oil and stir until the seasoned breadcrumbs resemble damp sand.
- In a separate wide shallow bowl or container, combine the yogurt, salt, and hot sauce.
- Place the chicken breast on a cutting board, cover with plastic, then use a mallet or rolling pin to gently pound the chicken breast to an even thickness, no more than 3/4-inch thick. Cut the chicken breast in half, then season with a pinch of salt and a pinch of cayenne.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the yogurt and hot sauce mixture, making sure to fully coat the chicken, then into the seasoned bread crumbs, again coating both sides. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet with wire rack.
- Bake the chicken for 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF, carefully flipping the chicken once half way through.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the honey yogurt slaw. In a small bowl stir together the mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, Dijon, vinegar, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper.
- Place the shredded cabbage slaw mix in a large bowl, pour the prepared dressing over top, and stir until the cabbage is coated in dressing.
- Once the chicken is finished baking, build the sandwiches. Place one piece of spicy chicken on each bun and top with a generous pile of the honey yogurt slaw. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 7794 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 779.4kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 80.2g | 27% |
| Protein | 48.9g | 98% |
| Fat | 30.9g | 48% |
| Sodium | 1768.05mg | 74% |
| Fiber | 9.15g | 37% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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