Baked Nashville Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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2 chicken breasts about 8 oz each cut in half lengthwise
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3/4 cups regular flour
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1 tbsp garlic powder split into two parts
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1 tsp ground turmeric
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1 tsp smoky paprika powder
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1 tsp regular table salt
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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2 eggs from the fridge
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1 cup crunchy panko crumbs
→ Hot Honey Butter
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1/2 cup plain butter melted down
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1/4 cup sweet honey
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1 tbsp smoky paprika spice
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1 tsp ground cayenne for heat
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1/4 tsp regular salt
→ Assembly
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4 burger rolls lightly toasted in the oven
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2 cups fresh cut iceberg lettuce
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1/2 cup creamy ranch dressing
# Instructions:
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Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Mix flour with half the spices in one dish, whisk eggs in another, and combine panko with remaining spices in a third.
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Dredge chicken in flour, then eggs, then panko mixture, pressing coating firmly. Place on greased rack over baking sheet and refrigerate 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray chicken with cooking spray and bake 15-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
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Whisk together melted butter, honey, smoked paprika, cayenne, and salt. Brush over baked chicken.
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Spread ranch on toasted buns, top with chicken and lettuce. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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You can use firm tofu instead of chicken for a meatless version
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Letting it chill helps the breading stay put
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A lighter take on Nashville hot chicken since its baked not fried