Description
Indulge in the Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken Sandwich, a deliciously crunchy and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy cornflake crust, paired with a tangy cilantro-lime sauce that will elevate your taste buds. Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight meal or hosting friends over the weekend, this sandwich is easy to make and absolutely satisfying. Plus, you can choose between air frying or oven baking for a healthier option without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into halves long ways and slightly pounded out)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (can use gluten-free flour)
- 1 cup cornflakes (lightly crushed)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 4 bread rolls of your choice (toasted if desired)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 avocado (cut in half, remove seed, and scoop out flesh)
- ½ cup cilantro
- 1 Tbsp adobo sauce
- 3 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 Tbsp honey
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
- ½ large English cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 jalapeno (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup cabbage (thinly sliced and chopped)
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp honey
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 Tbsp avocado oil
- 6 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup lime juice
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp chipotle powder
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 garlic cloves (grated)
Instructions
- Blend olive oil, avocado, cilantro, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, and sour cream to make the sandwich sauce.
- Prepare cucumber salad with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, cucumbers, jalapenos, and cabbage.
- Set up dredging stations with flour mixture, beaten eggs, and crushed cornflakes.
- Coat chicken in the flour mix, dip in eggs, then coat with cornflakes. Cook in an air fryer at 360°F for 14-16 minutes or bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble sandwiches by coating chicken with the sauce and topping with cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air-Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (180g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg