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Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with Honey

Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with Honey Bliss

Enjoy a healthier twist on the classic Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with Honey, combining crispy chicken with sweet honey.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: LUNCH
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Breasts Lean and juicy protein
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with flaxseed meal mixed with water
For the Breading
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Try a gluten-free flour blend as an alternative
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Adds extra crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Optional for color
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Can use any mild paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to desired heat level
For the Honey Butter
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Can use plant-based alternatives
  • 0.25 cup Honey Maple syrup can be experimented with as well
For the Assembly
  • 4 pieces Burger Buns Whole grain or gluten-free options are great
  • 2 cups Shredded Iceberg Lettuce Can swap with arugula
  • 0.5 cup Buttermilk Ranch Vegan ranch is a good alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Shallow Dishes
  • Whisk
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Steps to Prepare
  1. Pat the boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. In three shallow dishes, combine flour, spices, and salt in the first; beat the eggs in the second; and mix panko with seasoning in the third.
  3. Dredge each seasoned breast in the flour, dip into the egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Place the coated chicken on a greased rack or baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Whisk together melted butter, honey, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt until smooth for honey butter.
  7. Once the chicken is baked, brush tops with honey butter.
  8. Spread ranch dressing on buns, layer in chicken, and top with shredded lettuce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Add pickles for extra zing! Store ingredients separately to maintain crispiness.

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