Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
American Cheese, Red Cabbage, Bacon, Sweet & Spicy Aioli, Ciabatta Bread
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 2
Breading the Chicken
Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- 3
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a deep pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
On the bottom half of each ciabatta roll, layer the fried chicken, a slice of American cheese, crispy bacon, and shredded red cabbage. Drizzle with sweet & spicy aioli and top with the other half of the roll.

