This crispy chicken sandwich with a pickled slaw on a toasted brioche bun is the perfect weekend treat.
Last weekend, after a night filled with a couple (or maybe a few too many) martinis, I woke up with a craving that demanded something serious—a sandwich that was crispy, crunchy, tangy, and packed with all the comforting flavors. I knew exactly what I needed, so I set out to create the ultimate cure: a crispy chicken cutlet sandwich that checks all the boxes.
I started with the chicken cutlets, which I pounded thin for that perfectly crisp bite in every mouthful. For the cheese, I knew I wanted something that would melt beautifully but still add a little bit of heft to the sandwich. Mozzarella was the clear winner here, with its gooey melt and mild flavor that wouldn’t overpower the other ingredients. I melted it right over the chicken cutlets in the pan, just until it was oozy and stretchy.
Then came the bread—soft, buttery brioche, lightly toasted to add warmth and structure without losing that pillow-soft bite. I slathered each slice with a touch of garlic aioli for a subtle kick and extra creaminess. Once I started stacking the sandwich, it was clear I was onto something amazing. First went the mozzarella-topped crispy chicken cutlet, then a generous heap of the slaw piled high, allowing a few of the banana peppers to peek out from the edges. I topped it all off with the second slice of brioche, pressing down just enough to make everything meld together.
As I took the first bite, I knew I’d found my new go-to sandwich. The crispy chicken had that perfect crunch, the mozzarella was gooey and satisfying, and the slaw added just the right amount of tang and brightness to cut through the richness. Let me know in the comments if you make this. Check out all of my sandwich recipes here!
Crispy Chicken Sandwich with a Pickled Slaw
Ingredients
The chicken cutlets
- 2 chicken cutlets, pounded thin
- Flour
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Everything but the bagel seasoning optional
- Fry oil of choice
- Eggs
The slaw
- 1 cup Romaine, chopped
- 1/3 cup Cabbage, chopped
- 1/4 cup Banana peppers
- 2 tbsp Banana pepper juice
- 2 tbsp Sour cream
- Salt
- Pepper
The rest
- Mozzarella balls
- Brioche bread or buns
Instructions
- Add your fry ingredients to 3 bowls: flour, eggs and panko. Add everything but the bagel seasoning to the panko breadcrumbs and stir until combined. Starting with the flour, then eggs, then panko, coat chicken slices. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining slices of chicken.
- Add fry oil to a large skillet. When oil reaches 350, add chicken. Cook for about 3-4 min per side or until chicken is a deep golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack. Crank oven up to broil and top chicken with sliced of mozzarella. Broil for about 3 min or until cheese is browned and bubbly. Add bread for the last minute or so.
- Make the slaw by combining ingredients in a bowl. Season to taste. Add chicken to bread along with a heaping spoonful of slaw. Enjoy!
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