Baked Nashville Hot Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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2 (8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, split lengthwise
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3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon garlic powder, divided
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1 teaspoon turmeric
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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2 large eggs
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
→ Hot Honey Butter
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup honey
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Assembly
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4 burger buns, lightly toasted
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2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
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1/2 cup buttermilk ranch
# Instructions:
01 -
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Mix flour with half the spices in one dish, whisk eggs in another, and combine panko with remaining spices in a third.
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Dredge chicken in flour, then eggs, then panko mixture, pressing coating firmly. Place on greased rack over baking sheet and refrigerate 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray chicken with cooking spray and bake 15-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
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Whisk together melted butter, honey, smoked paprika, cayenne, and salt. Brush over baked chicken.
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Spread ranch on toasted buns, top with chicken and lettuce. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Can be made vegetarian using pressed extra firm tofu
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30-minute refrigeration helps coating stick better
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Healthier baked version of traditional fried Nashville hot chicken