Savory Chicken Sandwiches Recipes

ALMOST-FAMOUS CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each);
• Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets. Place the cutlets between 2 pieces of heavy-duty plastic wrap and pound to 1/8-inch thick with a mallet or heavy skillet. Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon each pepper and paprika.
• Heat about 2 inches peanut oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees F. Meanwhile, whisk the egg, milk and 2 tablespoons water in a baking dish. Whisk both flours, the malted milk powder, confectioners' sugar, baking soda, dry mustard, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in another dish. Toss the pickle slices, pickle juice and vinegar in a bowl and set aside.
• Working in batches, dip the chicken in the egg mixture, turning to coat, then dredge in the flour mixture and shake off any excess. Fry the chicken in the hot oil until golden brown, about 4 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed. Drain on paper towels.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread the cut sides of the buns with some of the butter and lightly toast in the skillet, buttered-side down; spread with more butter. Put 2 pickle slices on each bun bottom; top with a piece of chicken and cover with the bun tops.

CHICKEN CUTLET SANDWICHES WITH SAVOY CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• Toss red onion and a pinch of salt in a small bowl to coat; let sit 5 minutes to allow onion to soften slightly. Rinse under running water, then shake off excess water. Place onion in a medium bowl and add cabbage, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons oil. Toss to combine and season slaw with salt and pepper.
• Pound chicken thighs with a meat mallet or a rolling pin between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4" thick. Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl. Whisk eggs, mustard, and cayenne in another shallow bowl.
• Place panko in a third shallow bowl. Working with 2 thighs at a time, season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in cornstarch, shaking off excess. Dip in egg mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl, then coat in panko, shaking off excess.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Working in batches and adding more oil to skillet between batches if needed, cook chicken thighs until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Spread mayo over one side of bread slices and build sandwiches with cutlets and slaw.
• Do Ahead
• Slaw can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

SAVORY CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Remove skin from chicken if desired. Place chicken in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with soup mix and garlic salt. Pour dressing and water over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove chicken; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Remove chicken from bones; cut into bite-size pieces and return to slow cooker. Serve with a slotted spoon on buns.

SWEET & SAVORY CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine chicken, celery, onion, apple, and nuts in a mixing bowl, place in the refrigerator while preparing the dressing.
• Blend mayo, sour cream, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, white pepper, and sugar until creamy.
• Add dressing to salad mixture, stir until salad is evenly coated and refrigerate while preparing bacon. If your bacon is precooked, let chicken salad chill for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Prepare bacon so that is crispy, but not charred. Drain well.
• Toast bread lightly, preferably on a griddle with a small bit of butter.
• Place a small bed of lettuce on one half of sandwich and heap chicken salad on top.
• Lightly press the heap to slightly flatten and lay 2 or 3 strips of bacon on top. Serve open-faced.

HOT CHICKEN SANDWICHES II

Steps:

• Shred chicken, and place in a large pot or slow cooker. Stir in soup and water. Stir in the seasoning mix from the stuffing, and then stir in the dry stuffing mix. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Spoon onto buns, and serve.

SAVORY CHICKEN SANDWICHES FROM THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• Place chicken in crockpot.
• Sprinkle with soup mix and garlic salt.
• Pour dressing and water over chicken.
• Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours.
• Remove chicken and cool slightly.
• Skim fat from cooking juices.
• Remove chicken from bones and cut into bite-size pieces and return to crockpot.
• Serve with a slotted spoon on buns.
• I have also used boneless chicken pieces and cut them up before placing in the crockpot. You just need to adjust cooking time if doing it this way.