Pimento Cheese Chicken Blt Recipe
A fried boneless chicken breast served with mayo, pimento cheese, bacon, lettuce & tomato on a toasted roll – served with choice of side.
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Ingredients
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Pimento Cheese Chicken BLT Ingredients
Method
Directions for Pimento Cheese Chicken BLT
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk the egg and buttermilk together. Dip each chicken breast in the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 2
Fry the Chicken
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the coated chicken breasts in the skillet. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C). Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 3
Cook the Bacon
In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted roll. Layer with lettuce, sliced tomato, the fried chicken breast, pimento cheese, and crispy bacon. Top with the other half of the roll.
- 5
Serve
Serve the sandwiches with your choice of side, such as fries or a salad.