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Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with Honey

Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with Honey Bliss

Experience the explosive flavors of our Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with Honey, a healthier twist on a classic favorite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 large Eggs
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
For the Sweet & Spicy Glaze
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1/4 cup Honey can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper adjust for spice preference
For Assembly
  • 4 pieces Burger Buns lightly toasted
  • 1 cup Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Ranch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • shallow dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat dry the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with paper towels.
  2. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  3. Combine all-purpose flour, half of the garlic powder, turmeric, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a shallow dish.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the eggs until fully combined.
  5. Mix the remaining garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
  6. Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, dip in egg wash, and coat with panko mixture.
  7. Refrigerate the coated chicken for about 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray chicken lightly with cooking spray.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Make honey butter by mixing melted butter, honey, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  11. Brush honey butter over the hot chicken once baked.
  12. Assemble the sandwich with ranch dressing, chicken, and lettuce on toasted buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Chill the chicken for at least 30 minutes for better coating adherence and texture.

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