Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich
Indulge in the flavors of our Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich, where crispy, golden-fried chicken meets rich pimento cheese, spicy jalapeños, and a hint of sweet honey. This sandwich is not just a meal; it’s an experience perfect for game day, casual dinners, or picnics with family and friends. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch paired with a delightful combination of heat and creaminess that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, this recipe is designed to suit everyone’s palate while remaining irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 small chicken breasts
- 1 jar pimentos (drained)
- 1 block sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp avocado
- 1 tsp chopped tame jalapeños
- ¼ cup pickle juice
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 large egg
- 1½ cups cauli crunch
- 6 whole wheat buns
- ⅓ cup pickled tame jalapeño slices
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise and marinate in pickle juice and milk for 15 minutes.
- Prepare pimento cheese by grating cheddar and mixing it with drained pimentos, salt, and jalapeños until creamy.
- Set up a dredging station with tapioca starch on one plate, whisked egg in another, and seasoned cauli crunch on a third.
- Coat each chicken piece in the dredging station before frying in avocado oil until golden brown.
- Toast the whole wheat buns under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble the sandwich: layer jalapeños, chicken, honey drizzle, and pimento cheese on the bun.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg