Description
Crispy grilled chicken sandwich with smoky romesco sauce delivers Mediterranean flair on a perfectly toasted bun. Crunchy chicken meets bold Spanish-inspired sauce, creating a mouthwatering harmony that elevates your sandwich game with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce and Sandwich Components:
- 1 cup romesco sauce
- 4 sandwich rolls or ciabatta buns
- 1/2 cup arugula or mixed greens
- 4 slices of tomato
- Olive oil for frying
Romesco Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant romesco sauce by pulverizing roasted red peppers, almonds, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, and salt into a silky, aromatic blend. Reserve the sauce at room temperature.
- Calibrate the oven to 375°F (190°C) for precise chicken finishing.
- Transform chicken breasts into thin, uniform fillets by slicing horizontally, creating four equal portions.
- Establish three distinct coating stations: seasoned flour, whisked eggs, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan.
- Meticulously dredge each chicken fillet through the flour, ensuring complete coverage, then submerge in beaten eggs, and finally encase with the panko-Parmesan mixture.
- Sear chicken in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat until achieving a golden, crisp exterior, approximately 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast for 8–10 minutes, confirming internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Lightly toast sandwich rolls or ciabatta buns, then lavishly spread romesco sauce across both interior surfaces.
- Construct sandwiches by layering peppery arugula, crisp chicken, juicy tomato slices, and an additional drizzle of romesco sauce. Crown with the complementary bun half and serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and crispness.
Notes
- Customize breading by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor complexity.
- Ensure chicken reaches safe internal temperature using a meat thermometer to prevent undercooking.
- Make romesco sauce ahead of time and refrigerate, allowing flavors to intensify and develop deeper richness.
- Swap panko for gluten-free breadcrumbs to create a celiac-friendly version of the sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg