Description
Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken Sandwich (Air-Fried or Oven Baked) is a flavor-packed delight that combines the zesty freshness of cilantro and lime with a satisfying crunch from its cornflake crust. Perfect for any meal—be it lunch, dinner, or a casual gathering—this sandwich features juicy marinated chicken, customizable toppings, and a creamy sauce that elevates the dish. Whether you opt to air-fry or bake, this recipe promises to impress your family and friends with its vibrant flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornflakes
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 4 bread rolls
- 1 avocado
- ½ cup cilantro
- 3 Tbsp lime juice
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by blending together avocado, cilantro, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, and sour cream until smooth. Refrigerate until ready.
- Make the cucumber salad by mixing mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add sliced cucumbers, jalapeño, and cabbage; toss to coat.
- Set up a dredging station with flour mixed with spices in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and crushed cornflakes in a third.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with cornflakes.
- Air fry at 360ºF for 14-16 minutes or bake at 425ºF for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Toss cooked chicken in the prepared sauce before assembling on toasted rolls with cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air-Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg