Spicy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🥪 Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of our Spicy Chicken Sandwich recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This dish promises a delightful fusion of tender chicken, zesty spices, and crisp vegetables, all nestled between two warm buns. Perfect for a quick lunch or satisfying snack, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup water
- 4 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
- 2/3 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 8 slices tomatoes
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions:
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Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a baking pan with cooking spray, ensuring even coverage.
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Marinate Chicken: In a resealable plastic bag, combine the hot pepper sauce and water. Add the chicken breasts to the bag, seal it, and toss gently to coat the chicken with the marinade.
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Prepare Coating: In another large resealable plastic bag, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and onion powder. Seal the bag and shake well to mix the dry ingredients thoroughly.
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Coat Chicken: Take one chicken breast at a time from the marinade bag, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and transfer it to the bag with the dry mixture. Seal the bag and shake it gently to coat the chicken evenly with the seasoned flour mixture. Repeat this step for all the chicken pieces.
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Bake Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking pan. Lightly coat the tops of the chicken with cooking spray. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
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Add Flavor: After 30 minutes of baking, sprinkle the chicken breasts with an additional 2 teaspoons of hot pepper sauce and lightly spray with cooking spray. Turn the chicken breasts over and bake for another 30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
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Prepare Buns: While the chicken is baking, lightly brown the faces of the sandwich buns in a toaster or under the broiler for added flavor and texture.
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Assemble Sandwiches: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven. To assemble the sandwiches, spread 2 teaspoons of fat-free mayonnaise on the top half of each bun. Place a slice of tomato and a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a cooked chicken breast, then cover with the top half of the bun.
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Serve: Serve the spicy chicken sandwiches immediately, either as a standalone meal or accompanied by your favorite side dishes. Enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 272.1
- Fat: 4.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 73.7mg
- Sodium: 1007.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 29.4g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Sugar: 2.3g
- Protein: 28.3g
Recipe Notes:
- For an extra kick of heat, adjust the amount of hot pepper sauce according to your preference.
- Serve with a side of crispy fries, coleslaw, or a refreshing salad to complement the flavors of the sandwich.
- Feel free to customize the sandwich with your favorite toppings, such as avocado slices, pickles, or caramelized onions, for added taste and texture.
