Ingredients
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup hot honey (or regular honey mixed with a few dashes of hot sauce)
• 4 brioche buns, split in half
• 4 leaves of green leaf lettuce
• 4 slices of tomato
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick. This ensures they cook evenly. In three separate shallow bowls, set up your breading station: one with the flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the panko breadcrumbs mixed with the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour, dip them in the beaten eggs, and then coat them evenly with the seasoned panko breadcrumbs. Gently press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to help them adhere.
- Fry the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil) over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the breaded chicken breasts and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain the fried chicken on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Glaze the Chicken: While the chicken is still hot, drizzle the hot honey over the top, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. The heat from the chicken will help the honey melt and create a delicious glaze.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Split the brioche buns in half and place a fried, glazed chicken breast on the bottom half. Top with a leaf of green leaf lettuce and a slice of tomato. Close the sandwich with the top bun and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Americans
Keywords: Hearty Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich Recipe