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Crispy Chicken & Bacon Sandwich

These sandwiches are loaded with crispy chicken cutlets, an addictive BBQ Mayo and crispy bacon!
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings (click & slide): 4 sandwiches
Calories per serving: 896kcal
Author: Chris
Cost per serving: £3 / $4

Equipment

  • Small Mixing Bowl & Spatula (for BBQ mayo)
  • Large Baking Tray, Wire Rack & Foil (for bacon)
  • 3 Large Shallow Dishes (for dredging chicken)
  • Cast Iron Skillet or Heavy Pan & Tongs (for frying chicken)
  • Sharp Knife & Chopping Board

Ingredients

BBQ Mayo

  • 4 tbsp EACH: Mayo, BBQ Sauce
  • 1 tsp EACH: Worcestershire Sauce, Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp EACH: Onion Powder, Garlic Powder

Chicken Cutlets

  • 2x 9oz/200g Chicken Breasts
  • 1 cup / 250ml Vegetable Oil, or as needed to comfortably cover the base of the pan
  • 3/4 cup / 45g Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup / 50g Flour
  • 2 Eggs, beaten
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp EACH: Salt, Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp EACH: Garlic Powder, Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp EACH: Onion Powder, Black Pepper

Sandwich

  • 4x 6" Sub Rolls, halved & toasted (see notes)
  • 8 - 12 slices of Bacon (2-3 per sandwich)
  • 1/2 small head of Iceberg Lettuce, finely sliced
  • Pickles/Gherkins, to preference (see notes)

Instructions

  • BBQ Mayo: In a small mixing bowl combine the BBQ Mayo ingredients, then place to one side.
  • Bacon: Line a baking tray with aluminium foil then place a wire rack on top. Space out bacon strips on top, then bake in the oven at 350F/175C for 20-30mins or until crispy. Timings will vary depending on the thickness of your bacon, so just be vigilant.
  • Slice Chicken: Horizontally slice both of the chicken breasts right through the centre to create 4 even-sized chicken breasts.
  • Bread Chicken: In a small pot combine the chicken seasoning. Line up 3 large shallow dishes - 1st with flour and half of the seasoning, 2nd with 2 beaten eggs, then 3rd with panko breadcrumbs and the rest of your seasoning. Dredge the chicken cutlets through the flour, then into the egg, then cover in the breadcrumbs.
  • Fry Chicken: Heat up 1 cup oil over medium heat in a cast-iron skillet or heavy pan (or enough oil to comfortably cover the base of the pan). You want the oil around 350F/180C (drop a few crumbs in to test if they rapidly bubble). Carefully place chicken in 2 breasts at a time and fry for 3-5mins on each side, or until golden on the outside and white through the centre.
  • Sandwich: Spread both slices of bread with BBQ mayo. Top the bottom slice with lettuce, followed by pickles, then chicken, then bacon. Add the other half on top and enjoy!

Quick Demo

Notes

a) BBQ Mayo - If you want to make this ahead of time you absolutely can. Just tightly cover in the fridge for 4-5days.
b) Bacon - If you want to pan fry in batches you definitely can, I just prefer baking it so you can crack on with the rest of the recipe.
c) Panko Breadcrumbs - These are great because they're so big and airy, meaning the chicken comes out extra crispy. You'll find them in the Asian section in most supermarkets. If you can't find them just use regular dried breadcrumbs.
c) Can I bake the chicken instead? - You can indeed - here's my recommendation on how to do so:
  • Fry the Panko in 1 tbsp butter until golden then leave to cool before mixing with the seasoning.
  • Continue with recipe up until frying, then place breaded chicken on a wire rack above a baking tray. Spray with oil.
  • Bake in the oven at 425F/220C for 10-12mins until the chicken begins to crisp, take out and carefully flip. Rotate tray and place back in the oven for another 5-10mins or until the chicken is golden crispy.
d) Bread - Feel free to use large burger buns if you'd prefer. I just find that subs fit the shape of the chicken slightly better. To toast the bread either add to a scorching hot dry pan, or pop under the grill and broil until crisp.
e) Fillings - Feel free to switch up the fillings! So long as you've got the chicken, bacon and BBQ mayo. Tomatoes and cheese also work nicely in this sandwich.
f) Calories - Based on 3 slices bacon per sandwich, 2 tsp oil per cutlet and all the BBQ mayo used.

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Nutrition:

Nutrition Facts
Crispy Chicken & Bacon Sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 896 Calories from Fat 517
% Daily Value*
Fat 57.49g88%
Saturated Fat 4.364g27%
Trans Fat 0.041g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.543g
Monounsaturated Fat 11.901g
Cholesterol 161mg54%
Sodium 1877mg82%
Potassium 1117mg32%
Carbohydrates 50.24g17%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 12.42g14%
Protein 43.37g87%
Vitamin A 1427IU29%
Vitamin C 4.3mg5%
Calcium 169mg17%
Iron 4.67mg26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutrition is based on the absence of salt unless stated as a measurement in the ingredients. Cost is worked out based on ingredients bought from UK supermarkets, then divided by the number of servings. In both instances these values are just for guidance. Please check out my FAQ Page for more info.
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