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Chicken Sandwich with a Pickled Slaw

Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Pickled Slaw in 30 Minutes

This Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Pickled Slaw combines crunchy chicken and zesty slaw for a quick and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Cutlets
  • 4 pieces Chicken Cutlets Turkey or plant-based options may be substituted.
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs can be used if panko is unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon Everything but the Bagel Seasoning Optional
  • 1 cup Fry Oil Canola, sunflower, or vegetable oil is preferable.
  • 2 large Eggs Substituting is not recommended for perfect coating.
For the Pickled Slaw
  • 2 cups Romaine Lettuce Can substitute with green cabbage.
  • 2 cups Cabbage Either green or purple cabbage can be used.
  • 1 cup Banana Peppers Sliced dill pickles can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Banana Pepper Juice Vinegar can be substituted.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can use Greek yogurt or mayonnaise as alternatives.
For Assembly
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Balls Cheddar or provolone may replace for different flavor.
  • 4 pieces Brioche Bread/Buns Ciabatta or Italian rolls can be used as substitutes.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meat Mallet
  • Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken by pounding cutlets to an even thickness of about ¼ inch.
  2. Set Up Dredging Stations with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge the Chicken cutlets first in flour, then eggs, and finally in panko, pressing gently.
  4. Fry the Chicken in heated oil at 350°F for 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Melt the Cheese by broiling the fried chicken with mozzarella balls on a baking sheet.
  6. Prepare the Pickled Slaw by tossing lettuce, cabbage, banana peppers, juice, sour cream, salt, and pepper together.
  7. Assemble the Sandwich by layering the cheesy chicken cutlet and pickled slaw in toasted buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Letting chicken cool on a wire rack prevents steaming and keeps the sandwich crunchy. Store fried chicken and slaw separately to maintain freshness.

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