Description
This Crunchy Chicken Romesco Sandwich recipe takes the classic chicken sandwich to a whole new level with a flavorful and nutty romesco sauce. Crispy chicken tenders are topped with this vibrant sauce and sandwiched between two slices of toasted ciabatta bread for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Romesco Sauce:
- 1 red bell pepper, roasted and peeled
- 1/2 cup almonds, toasted
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sandwich:
- 4 ciabatta rolls, sliced and toasted
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Red onion slices
Instructions
- Make the Romesco Sauce: In a food processor, combine the roasted red pepper, almonds, garlic, tomato paste, and red wine vinegar. Blend until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the processor is running. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and crispy.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread a generous amount of romesco sauce on the bottom half of each toasted ciabatta roll. Top with a crispy chicken breast, lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and red onion. Cover with the top half of the roll.
- Serve: Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can make the romesco sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize the sandwich with your favorite toppings like avocado or pickled peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
