Chick fil A Chicken Sandwich Recipe (spicy!)

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Chick fil A Chicken Sandwich Recipe (spicy!)

This Spicy Chicken Sandwich Recipe is everything you love about the classic Chick-fil-A version, but made healthier and right at home! Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly spiced, this easy recipe comes together in under an hour with simple ingredients. I’ve been testing copycat versions for a while, and this recipe has that perfect crunchy and juicy bite. And since it's baked instead of fried, most of the cooking time is hands-off. I love this recipe for an easy weeknight dinner!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings Sandwiches

Calories 403kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Baking Sheet

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 large eggs
2 teaspoons sriracha
3 cups Rice Chex cereal
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 1/2 pounds

For the Sauce

1/2 cup avocado oil mayo
1 Tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon sriracha

For the Sandwich

6 whole wheat hamburger buns
dill pickle chips
sliced tomato
romaine lettuce or kale

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with avocado oil spray.
In a shallow wide bowl, whisk the eggs and sriracha.
In a separate large bowl, crush the Chex by hand or pulse in a food processor, until it resembles very small crumbs.
Mix with the salt, cayenne, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika and pepper.
Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally so it creates 2 thin pieces of chicken. You will end up with 6 pieces of chicken total.
Dip a piece of chicken in the egg mixture, then transfer to the seasoned-crushed Chex and coat all sides of the chicken. Let any excess crumbs fall off the chicken, and transfer the chicken to the prepared pan. Repeat with all chicken pieces.
Bake at 425°F for 18 minutes. Then, remove the pan from the oven and flip each piece of chicken. Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.

Make the Sauce

While chicken is cooking, mix all sauce ingredients in a medium bowl.

Assemble the Sandwiches

Lower the oven temperature to 350°F, then toast the hamburger buns on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes.
Let the buns cool for 2 to 3 minutes, then spread the sauce onto the bottom of each bun. Top with a slice of tomato, lettuce, the crispy chicken, and the top of the bun.

Notes

To Cook in the Air Fryer: Bread the chicken as usual. Then, air fry it at 400°F for 14–16 minutes or until fully cooked, flipping halfway through. Work in batches as needed so as not to overcrowd the basket! There should be a little space between each piece.
Add your favorite sandwich condiments to make this recipe your style. Ex: roasted red peppers, hot sauce, hummus

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