Honey Sriracha Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Crispy fried chicken breast tossed in our honey sriracha sauce, with crisp red pear and sriracha coleslaw on a brioche bun
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Honey Sriracha Sauce
Coleslaw
Assembly
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet to ensure even cooking. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Breading the Chicken
Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one bowl, whisk the eggs in a second bowl, and place the panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl. Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in the eggs, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- 3
Frying the Chicken
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken breasts. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Honey Sriracha Sauce
- 4
Make the Sauce
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine honey and sriracha sauce. Stir until well mixed and heated through. Set aside.
Coleslaw Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Coleslaw
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and sliced red pear. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Sandwich
Slice the brioche buns in half. Place a fried chicken breast on the bottom half, drizzle with honey sriracha sauce, and top with a generous portion of sriracha coleslaw. Add fresh cilantro leaves if desired, then place the top half of the bun on the sandwich.