Description
A delicious blend of seasoned chicken, fresh lettuce, and melted cheese nestled between crispy buns, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 buns (brioche or hoagies)
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups lettuce (crisp leaves)
- 1/4 cup hot sauce or mayo
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts liberally with paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Shred the cooked chicken and combine it with your preferred sauce in a bowl.
- Slice the buns in half and layer them with lettuce, spicy chicken, and cheese.
- Arrange the buns on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are crispy.
- Serve hot and enjoy the explosion of flavors!
Notes
For a quicker option, use rotisserie chicken. You can customize toppings and sauces to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Dynamite Chicken Buns, Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner