Crunchy Chicken Romesco Sandwich: The Ultimate Recipe
Crispy golden chicken, smoky romesco sauce, and fresh greens come together in this flavor-packed sandwich that’s anything but ordinary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 sandwich buns
- 1 cup arugula or mixed greens
- Olive oil for frying
- 1/2 cup romesco sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Prepare a breading station with flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs. Season each with salt and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in flour, dip in egg, and coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry chicken until golden and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Toast sandwich buns lightly if desired.
- Spread romesco sauce on the bottom bun, add crispy chicken, top with greens, and finish with the top bun.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Romesco sauce adds a smoky, nutty depth — perfect with crispy chicken. You can prep the chicken ahead and fry fresh when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken sandwich, romesco, crispy chicken, crunchy sandwich, fried chicken burger
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