Nashville Spicy Baked Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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2 (8 ounce) chicken breasts, boneless skinless, cut in half lengthwise
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3/4 cups plain flour
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1 tablespoon garlic powder, split in half
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1 teaspoon yellow turmeric
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1 teaspoon smoky paprika
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1 teaspoon table salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 cup crunchy panko crumbs
→ Hot Honey Butter
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1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
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1/4 cup sweet honey
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1 tablespoon smoky paprika
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1 teaspoon hot cayenne
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
→ Assembly
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4 lightly grilled burger buns
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2 cups finely cut iceberg lettuce
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1/2 cup creamy ranch dressing
# Instructions:
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Dry chicken pieces and add a bit of salt and pepper. In one bowl, stir flour with half your spices. In another, beat the eggs. In the third, mix panko with the rest of your spices.
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Roll chicken in the flour mix, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally roll in the spicy panko. Push down firmly so coating sticks. Put on a greased rack over a tray and chill for 30 minutes.
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Heat your oven to 400°F. Give chicken a light spray with cooking oil and bake for about 15-20 minutes till it's golden brown and fully cooked.
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Stir together the warm butter, honey, smoky paprika, hot cayenne, and salt. Brush this tasty mix all over your baked chicken.
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Smear ranch on your warm buns, stack with the chicken and add lettuce on top. Best eaten right away.
# Notes:
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Try with firm pressed tofu for a meat-free option
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Chilling for 30 minutes makes the coating stick much better
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A healthier oven-baked take on classic Nashville spicy chicken