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Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken Sandwich

Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken Sandwich: A Flavorful Twist

Enjoy the Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken Sandwich, a delightful combination of crunchy chicken, zesty lime, and fresh slaw for a perfect lunch experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Coating
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts pounded for even cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups Cornflakes lightly crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 pieces Eggs beaten
For the Sandwich Assembly
  • 4 pieces Bread Rolls toasted
  • 1 can Cooking Oil Spray
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 fruit Avocado mashed
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Slaw
  • 1 piece Cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 piece Jalapeño thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Cabbage shredded
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Skillet
  • Air Fryer
  • oven
  • meat pounder

Method
 

Sauce Preparation
  1. Blend together olive oil, avocado, cilantro, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, mayo, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth. Refrigerate to let the flavors mingle.
Cucumber Salad Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Toss in sliced cucumbers, jalapeño, and cabbage, mixing well.
Coating Preparation
  1. Create three bowls for your coating: one with flour, salt, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder; the second with beaten eggs; and the third with crushed cornflakes. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with cornflakes. Spray with cooking oil.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Air fry the chicken at 360°F for 14-16 minutes or bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Coating Sauce Preparation
  1. In a skillet, heat avocado oil and mix in cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, chipotle powder, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Reduce for 5 minutes until it thickens.
Sandwich Assembly
  1. Coat the cooked chicken in the warm sauce, place on toasted bread rolls, and top with cucumber salad and creamy sandwich sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a complete meal, serve with sweet potato fries. Make sure to pound the chicken evenly for better cooking results.

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