Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by slicing the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, then cut each half into six thin pieces. Marinate these chicken strips in a bowl with pickle juice and a splash of milk for about 15 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the pimento cheese by grating a robust cheddar cheese and mixing it with mayonnaise, pimentos, salt, and jalapeños. Stir until creamy.
- Create your dredging station with tapioca starch on one plate, whisked eggs on another, and Cauli Crunch mixed with onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, and salt on a third plate.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the tapioca starch, then the whisked egg, and finally the Cauli Crunch mix for a crispy coating.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry each dredged chicken piece for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked to 165°F.
- Toast the buns in the oven under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until light and crispy.
- Assemble the sandwiches with jalapeños on the bottom bun, followed by the chicken, honey, and pimento cheese, then top with the other half of the bun.
Nutrition
Notes
For a crispy texture, reheat the chicken on a wire rack instead of on a plate after frying. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.