Crispy chicken sandwich

Ingredients

• For the chicken — 1 chicken breast, halved lengthwise and pounded
• For the chicken — Salt to taste
• For the chicken — 1 tsp black pepper
• For the chicken — 1 tbsp garlic powder
• For the chicken — 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• For the chicken — 1 tsp onion powder
• For the egg batter — 1 egg
• For the egg batter — 1/3 cup water
• For the dry batter — 1 cup all purpose flour
• For the dry batter — Salt to taste
• For the dry batter — 1 tsp black pepper
• For the dry batter — 1 tbsp garlic powder
• For the dry batter — 1 tsp onion powder
• For the dry batter — 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• For the breadcrumbs — 2 cup panko bread crumbs
• For the breadcrumbs — 1 tbsp dried parsley
• For the sauce — 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• For the sauce — 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• For the sauce — 2 tbsp hot sauce ( less or more adjust to taste)
• For the sauce — 1/2 tsp black pepper
• For the sauce — 1 tbsp garlic powder
• For the sauce — 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• For the sauce — Salt to taste
• For the sauce — To assemble
• For the sauce — 4 mini loafs of bread
• For the sauce — 4 tbsp butter ( for toasting the bread )

Instructions

1. In a bowl add salt , pepper, smoked paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder. Mix well.
2. Pat dry the chicken, sprinkle the spice blend on both sides of the chicken.
3. In a bowl combine all purpose flour, salt , pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika powder. Mix well
4. In a separate bowl crack an egg add water, whisk until well combined.
5. In another bowl add panko bread crumbs and dried parsley . Mix well.
6. Coat the seasoned chicken in dry batter then in egg batter , repeat again with dry and wet batter. Lastly coat the chicken with bread crumbs.
7. Heat oil in a pan until it reaches 350 F, fry the chicken for 3-5 minutes flipping sides in between or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 F
8. Make the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, hot sauce, Dijon mustard salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder in a bowl.
9. Apply butter on bread and toast until golden.
10. Spread the sauce on top. Add crispy chicken fillet on top. Top it with cheese slices.Add tomatoes, pickles, lettuce on top. Add more sauce on the top bun and close. Serve warm and enjoy.