Description
A delicious and crunchy chicken sandwich topped with romesco sauce, arugula, and roasted red peppers.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 slices of crusty bread (like ciabatta or sourdough)
- 1 cup romesco sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup arugula or spinach
- 1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow dish, beat the eggs in a second dish, and place the breadcrumbs in a third dish.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and finish cooking in the oven for 10 minutes.
- While the chicken is baking, toast the slices of bread in the same skillet until golden and crispy, adding more olive oil if necessary.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread a generous amount of romesco sauce on each slice of toasted bread. Layer with arugula, sliced roasted red peppers, and the crispy chicken. Add avocado slices if desired, then top with the other slice of bread.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your crunchy chicken romesco sandwich!
Notes
- For extra crunch, add a layer of coleslaw or pickled onions inside the sandwich.
- Try using grilled chicken instead of breaded for a lighter version, and swap the romesco sauce for pesto for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Baking and frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg