If you enjoy spicy chicken, then you have to try our High-Protein Hot Chicken Sandwich for dinner! We use protein-rich lean ground chicken seasoned with a fiery mix of cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, and chili flakes to create a juicy patty. Served in a toasted potato roll with hot sauce and pickle slices, these sandwiches clock in at just 290 calories. Depending on your macros, add a side of our Crunchy Green Bean Fries for a satisfying and delicious meal. Discover more recipes like this in our cookbook!
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Recipe for High-Protein Hot Chicken Sandwich
For the Patty:
- 1 pound Ground Chicken (97/3)
- 1 Tablespoon (16g) Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons (30g) Hot Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons (30g) Water
- 1 Tablespoon (12g) Dark Brown Sugar
Buns and Toppings
- 4 Potato Rolls (or your choice of buns)
- Pickle Slices
- Lightly toast your buns in a skillet and set aside.
- Mix the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
- Mix the dry spices together in a small bowl. Season both sides of the ground chicken with the spice blend before dividing into 4 pieces, weighing about 4 oz each.
- Gently work the spices into the chicken while forming burger patties slightly larger than your buns.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat before adding the olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken burgers to the skillet (spices will create a strong aroma) and cook for 2-3 minutes until nicely browned. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until both sides are browned.
- Pour the sauce in the skillet around the burgers. As it thickens, flip the burgers, coating them in the sauce. Continue cooking until the burgers are cooked through
- Serve on the toasted buns with pickles. *Optional: Top with cheese (just adjust your macros)
**If you would prefer to skip the bun, the macros can be adjusted: P:26g C:3g F:7g Total Calories: 160**
