Whole30 Homemade Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Elevate your sandwich game with the Whole30 Homemade Spicy Chicken Sandwich—a guilt-free, flavor-packed recipe that's perfect for those following the Whole30 dietary plan. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with a bold blend of smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then pan-seared to golden perfection. Topped with a zesty, creamy mayo spiked with Whole30-compliant sriracha and fresh cilantro, this sandwich is enveloped in crisp lettuce leaves, making it grain-free and utterly satisfying. Finish it off with fresh tomato slices for a refreshing crunch. Ready in under 40 minutes, this recipe is the perfect weekday lunchtime or dinner option for anyone craving a healthy twist on a classic spicy chicken sandwich.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup Whole30-approved mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (Whole30-compliant)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 pieces large lettuce leaves
- 1 sliced tomato
Instructions
Begin by preparing the chicken. Pat both pieces of chicken breast dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, ground cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sea salt. Mix well to create the spice rub.
Rub the spice mixture generously onto both sides of the chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the spicy mayo. In a medium bowl, mix together the Whole30-approved mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lemon juice, and chopped fresh cilantro until smooth and well combined.
To assemble each sandwich, take two large lettuce leaves and layer them, place the sliced cooked chicken on top. Add a few tomato slices and drizzle with the spicy mayo.
Fold the lettuce leaves over the filling to form a wrap. Secure them with a toothpick if needed to hold the sandwich together.
Repeat for the second sandwich and serve immediately. Enjoy your Whole30 Homemade Spicy Chicken Sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
841 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.4 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 168 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 1666 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 55.4 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 825 mg | 18% | |
*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.
