Here’s a simple and delicious homemade chicken sandwich recipe for you:

Ingredients:

• For the chicken:

2 boneless,skinless chicken breasts

• • Salt and pepper, to taste

• • 1 tsp garlic powder

• • 1 tsp onion powder

• • 1 tsp paprika

• • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• • 1 large egg, beaten

• • 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)

• • 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

• For the sandwich:
  • 4 sandwich buns (brioche, whole wheat, or your choice)

• • 1-2 tbsp mayonnaise (or aioli)

• • Lettuce leaves

• • Sliced tomatoes

• • Pickles (optional)

• • Cheese (optional, like cheddar or American)

Instructions:

1. Prep the chicken:
   • Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness by gently pounding them with a meat mallet or rolling pin (about 1/2 inch thick). This ensures even cooking.

• • Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

1. Breading process:
   • Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow bowl, the beaten egg in another, and the breadcrumbs in a third.

• Dredge eachchicken breast in the flour, then dip it into the beaten egg, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to ensure an even coating.

1. Cooking the chicken:
   • Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

• • Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C). Remove from the skillet and set aside.

1. Assemble the sandwich:
   • Toast the sandwich buns lightly in the skillet or in a toaster.

• • Spread mayonnaise or aioli on the bottom half of each bun.

• • Place a piece of cooked chicken on the bottom bun.

• • Add a layer of lettuce, a slice of tomato, and any other desired toppings (pickles or cheese).

1. • Top with the other half of the bun.
2. Serve:

Serve your homemade chicken sandwich with fries, chips, or a side salad!

Enjoy your crispy and juicy chicken sandwich!