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Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Crispy, golden-fried chicken breast meets creamy homemade pimento cheese, spicy jalapeños, and a drizzle of sweet honey in this irresistible sandwich. Served on a toasted bun, each bite is packed with crunch, heat, and cheesy goodness, making it a perfect blend of bold flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 554 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Grater
  • Shallow bowls or plates for dredging
  • Cookie sheet
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Pimento cheese

  • 1 jar pimentos (drained)
  • 1 block sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp avocado
  • 1 tsp chopped tame jalepenos

Sandwich

  • ⅓ cup pickled tame jalepeno slices
  • 6  whole wheat buns
  • 2 tsp honey

Chicken

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 small chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ cup tapioca starch
  • ¼ cup pickle juice
  • 1½ cups cauli crunch
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise, then cut into six thin pieces.
  • Marinate in pickle juice and milk for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the pimento cheese by grating the cheddar and mixing it with mayo, pimentos, salt, and chopped jalapeños until creamy, then set it aside.
  • Prepare a dredging station with tapioca on one plate, whisked egg in a shallow bowl, and Cauli Crunch mixed with onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, and salt on another plate.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat each piece by dredging first in tapioca, then in egg, and finally in the seasoned Cauli Crunch, setting them aside on a plate.
  • Heat half the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat, cooking two chicken breasts at a time for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
  • Arrange the buns face up on a cookie sheet and broil for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted, keeping a close eye on them.
  • To assemble, place sliced jalapeños on the bottom bun, add a crispy chicken breast, drizzle with ½ tablespoon of honey.
  • Top with a generous spoonful of pimento cheese, and finish with the top bun

Notes

  • Double-coat the chicken by repeating the egg and Cauli Crunch steps.
  • Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of jalapeños in both the cheese mixture and sandwich assembly.