Heart-Healthy Spicy Hot Chicken Sandwich
Savor the perfect balance of bold flavors and guilt-free indulgence with this Heart-Healthy Spicy Hot Chicken Sandwich! Featuring tender, marinated chicken breasts coated in whole-grain panko breadcrumbs and baked to crispy perfection, this recipe offers a fiery kick with a yogurt-based, low-sodium hot sauce marinade infused with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Topped with fresh mixed greens, juicy tomato slices, creamy avocado, and optional low-fat mayonnaise nestled between toasted whole-grain buns, every bite is packed with nutritious goodness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this wholesome, protein-rich sandwich is perfect for a quick dinner that doesn’t compromise on taste or health.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.75 cup whole-grain panko breadcrumbs
- 1 light spray extra-virgin olive oil spray
- 2 pieces whole-grain sandwich buns
- 4 slices sliced tomato
- 1 cup mixed salad greens
- 0.5 pieces avocado, sliced
- 2 teaspoons low-fat mayonnaise (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch to ensure even cooking.
In a medium bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. This will be your spicy marinade.
Add the pounded chicken breasts to the bowl, coating them thoroughly in the yogurt mixture. Let the chicken marinate for 10-15 minutes while preparing the breadcrumb coating.
In a shallow dish, spread the whole-grain panko breadcrumbs evenly. Dredge each marinated chicken breast in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to coat both sides evenly.
Place the breaded chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray them with extra-virgin olive oil spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the coating is golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken cooks, prepare the sandwich toppings: slice the tomato, wash the salad greens, and slice the avocado.
When the chicken is finished, assemble the sandwiches. Toast the whole-grain buns if desired. On the bottom half of each bun, spread 1 teaspoon of low-fat mayonnaise (optional), then layer with salad greens, 2 slices of tomato, and a few slices of avocado.
Place the baked chicken breast on top of the toppings, then finish with the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy spicy hot chicken sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 34.9 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 305 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 1738 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.2 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 147.4 g | 295% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2178 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
