Description
Crunchy Chicken Romesco Sandwich is the perfect balance of crispy, savory, and tangy! A crunchy panko-coated chicken breast, paired with a flavorful Romesco mayo sauce, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomato, all sandwiched between toasted bread. This sandwich is both satisfying and bursting with flavor—perfect for lunch or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Romesco sauce
- 4 slices of bread
- Lettuce and tomato, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the breadcrumb mixture: In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts: Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated on all sides.
- Bake the chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden and crispy.
- Make the Romesco mayo: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and Romesco sauce until smooth and well combined.
- Toast the bread: While the chicken is baking, toast the bread slices to your desired level of crispiness.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread the Romesco mayonnaise on each slice of toasted bread.
- Build the sandwich: Place a crispy chicken breast on one slice of bread. Top with lettuce, tomato, and the remaining slice of bread.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can make your own Romesco sauce at home using roasted red peppers, almonds, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar, or use store-bought for convenience.
- For extra flavor, add some sliced avocado, pickles, or a slice of cheese to elevate the sandwich.
- If you prefer, you can pan-fry the chicken instead of baking it for a quicker result.
- The chicken can be served alone with the Romesco mayo on the side as a light dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sandwich, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Keywords: Crunchy chicken sandwich, Romesco sauce, crispy chicken, easy sandwich, homemade Romesco, panko chicken, chicken sandwich