Spicy Vodka Chicken Sandwich

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This Spicy Vodka Chicken Sandwich recipe is loaded with crispy chicken, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, dill pickles, and smothered in a homemade spicy vodka sauce. Watch the recipe video HERE.

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED (scroll to full ingredient list)

• Skillet or Deep pan

• Saucier

• Mixing Bowl

• Microplane/Zester

• Chicken breasts

• Vodka

• Extra virgin olive oil

• White onion

• Garlic

• Fresh basil

• Fresh parsley

• Tomato paste

• Red chili flakes

• Panko

• All-purpose flour

• Dried Italian seasoning

• Parmigiano Reggiano

• Eggs

• Milk

• Unsalted butter

• Heavy cream

• Flaked sea salt

• Salt and pepper

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DIRECTIONS

STEP 1: SAUCE

• Heat a saucier over medium heat until hot (2-3 minutes), then add olive oil.

• Add the diced onions and cook until translucent.

• Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

• Add the tomato paste and cook 1-2 minutes.

• Add the vodka and deglaze the pan, then reduce heat to medium-low.

• Add the cream, red chili flakes, olive oil, butter, Parmigiano Reggiano, and fresh basil.

• Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.

STEP 2: CHICKEN

• Preheat your cooking oil to 350°F in a Skillet or Deep pan.

• Slice the chicken into thin cutlets, about 1/4-1/2 inch thick.

STEP 3: FLOUR & DRY MIX

• To a plate, add the flour.

• Combine the panko, 2 cloves minced garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper on a second plate and mix well.

STEP 4: WET MIX

• In a small bowl whisk the egg and milk together. Then transfer to a third plate.

STEP 5: FRY

• Coat the chicken in the flour and dust off the excess.

• Dip the chicken in the wet mix, then coat with the dry mix.

• Carefully place the chicken in the oil and cook until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.

• Remove the chicken from the oil, place on a wire rack, then season with flaked sea salt.

• Add mozzarella cheese and cover with a tray or plate to allow the steam to melt the cheese.

STEP 6: SANDWICH

• Add the dill pickles, crispy chicken with melted cheese, and then brush the top of the bun with garlic butter. Cut the sandwich in half.

STEP 7: SERVE

• To a preheated skillet, add the sauce, then add the sandwich (cut side down).

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INGREDIENTS

Makes 4 sandwiches

• 4 pretzel buns, toasted

• 6 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded

• 8-10 dill pickle slices

• 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced thin

• Neutral cooking oil

GARLIC BUTTER

• 4 TBSP butter, melted

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped.

SAUCE

• 1/2 white onion, diced

• 1 can tomato paste

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 fl oz vodka

• 2 tsp red chili flakes

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 2 TBSP unsalted butter

• 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

• 2 TBSP fresh basil, chopped

• Salt and pepper to taste

DRY MIX

• 1.5 C panko

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

• 1/2 C Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

WET MIX

1. 2 large eggs

2. 1/3 C milk

FLOUR

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

GARLIC BUTTER

• 4 TBSP butter, melted

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped.

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