Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwich Recipe
This Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwich is a delightful combination of crispy chicken, zesty lemon flavors, and tangy mustard sauce, all sandwiched between toasted buns. It’s a perfect meal for lunch or a casual dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
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 the Sandwich:
- 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
- Slice the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board, slice them horizontally into thinner pieces.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne in one bowl. Whisk egg and water in another bowl. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip chicken in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs, ensuring thorough coating.
- Cook the Chicken: Fry the breaded chicken until golden and crispy.
- Toast the Buns: Lightly toast the buns in a separate pan or toaster.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and zest in a bowl.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread sauce on buns, add chicken, lettuce, tomato, and parsley.
- Serve: Cover with the top bun and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a slice of cheese to the sandwich.
- Adjust the level of cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.
- Feel free to customize the sandwich with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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