Description
This Chipotle Chicken Sandwich features perfectly seasoned and pan-cooked chicken breasts topped with melted cheddar cheese and a homemade honey mustard sauce. Served on toasted brioche buns with fresh romaine, tomato slices, red onion, and pickles, it’s a flavorful and satisfying sandwich ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large (6-8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
For the Honey Mustard Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
For Assembly:
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
- Romaine lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Pickles
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets. Place them in a mixing bowl.
- Season the Chicken: Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chipotle powder, and dried dill to the chicken in the bowl. Toss well to evenly coat all pieces with the spices.
- Make the Honey Mustard Sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk the ingredients until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil once hot. Place the spiced chicken breasts into the skillet and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Melt the Cheese: Once the chicken is cooked through, remove the skillet from the heat. Place one slice of cheddar cheese atop each chicken breast. Cover the pan with a lid to let the cheese melt slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet. On the bottom halves of the toasted brioche buns, spread some honey mustard sauce. Layer with romaine lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, pickles, and then place the cheesy chipotle chicken on top. Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier sandwich, increase the chipotle powder or add a few dashes of hot sauce to the honey mustard sauce.
- Chicken breasts are sliced thinner for faster and more even cooking; ensure they are about uniform thickness.
- If you don’t have a lid to cover the skillet for melting cheese, you can briefly place the chicken under a broiler to melt the cheese.
- Use a food thermometer to confirm the chicken’s internal temperature hits 165°F for safe consumption.
- Brioche buns add a slightly sweet, rich flavor, but you may substitute with any burger bun of choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
