Asian Chicken Sandwich
I found this easy Asian chicken sandwich recipe on Use Real Butter that looked too good to resist. I adapted it to use what I had on hand and to work best with our tastes. The sriracha mayonnaise was out of this world amazing and I can’t wait to try it on sandwiches and other things soon. The slaw had a nice soy and ginger flavor and the chicken was crispy and tender without being greasy. The combination of the ingredients together was fantastic. My husband LOVED these chicken sandwiches and even took the leftovers to work the following day. My kids both gobbled their sandwiches up and I didn’t leave a single crumb on my plate. These Asian chicken sandwiches will be on our dinner table again VERY SOON.
How to Make an Asian Chicken Sandwich
Line a baking sheet with tin foil then top with two cooling racks.
Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise then cut each piece into half widthwise. You should end up with four pieces of the same thickness chicken.
Season both sides of the meat with sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, and garlic powder, to taste.
Pour the flour onto a flat plate, season with a bit of sea salt & freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Whisk the egg and milk together in a bowl, season with a bit of sea salt & freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Pour the panko onto a flat plate, season with a bit of sea salt & freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
Dredge the chicken into the flour; next dip into the egg mixture followed by dipping into the panko crumbs, making sure to get an even coating. Place onto the cooling racks; repeat with the remaining chicken.
Place the chicken into the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Side Note: Don’t skip this step, it helps the panko adhere to the chicken.
After the chicken has been in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, remove it and set it on the counter for 15 minutes. Heat half of the oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add four pieces of the panko-crusted chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side, until golden brown. Flip the chicken over and cook for another 3 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and place on a plate with a tin foil tent. Repeat the process with the remaining oil and chicken.
Make the Asian slaw by placing the coleslaw mix, green onions, and cilantro in a bowl.
In small glass jar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, lime juice, ginger, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Seal with the lid and shake well. Right when you are ready to serve, pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Side Note: Don’t mix the coleslaw with the dressing until right before serving or the slaw will become soggy.
Make the sriracha mayonnaise by combining the mayonnaise together with the sriracha sauce, to taste. We liked our sauce spicy. Set aside.
Toast your hamburger buns in the oven for a few minutes, if you prefer. Slather some sriracha mayonnaise on the bun, place a piece of chicken on top then a good spoonful of slaw. Slather the top bun with more sriracha mayonnaise, if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet with Wire Rack
Ingredients
Panko Crusted Chicken:
- 2 tbsp canola oil divided
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise, cut in half again
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- ½ cup of flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 ½ cups of plain panko crumbs
- Hamburger buns **Use sesame seed buns if available
Asian Cabbage Slaw:
- 2 cups of coleslaw mix green & purple cabbage and carrots, shredded
- 2 stalks green onions minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Juice from ½ a lime
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Sesame seeds
Sriracha Mayonnaise:
- ½ cup of mayonnaise
- Sriracha to taste
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with tin foil then top with two cooling racks.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise then cut each piece into half widthwise. You should end up with four pieces of the same thickness. Season both sides of the meat with sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, and garlic powder, to taste. Pour the flour onto a flat plate. Whisk the egg and milk together in a bowl. Pour the panko onto a flat plate.
- Dredge the chicken into the flour; next dip into the egg mixture followed by dipping into the panko crumbs, making sure to get an even coating. Place onto the cooling racks; repeat with the remaining chicken. Place the chicken into the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Side Note: Don't skip this step, it helps the panko adhere to the chicken.
- After the chicken has been in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, remove it and set it on the counter for 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken by heating half of the oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add four pieces of the panko-crusted chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side, until golden brown. Flip the chicken over and cook for another 3 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and place on a plate with a tin foil tent. Repeat the process with the remaining oil and chicken.
- Make the Asian slaw by placing the coleslaw mix, green onions, and cilantro in a bowl. In another bowl, combine the grated ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, and rice vinegar. Whisk the ingredients while adding the sesame oil into the dressing. Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Side Note: I made the coleslaw when I started cooking the chicken so it would not get soggy.
- Make the sriracha mayonnaise by combining the mayonnaise together with the sriracha sauce, to taste. We liked our sauce spicy. Set aside.
- Toast your hamburger buns in the oven for a few minutes, if you prefer. Slather some sriracha mayonnaise on the bun, place a piece of chicken on top then a good spoonful of slaw. Slather the top bun with more sriracha mayonnaise, if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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This looks yummy!!!
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Can’t wait to try these.
This recipe sounds so delicious. I can’t wait to try the Asian Cabbage Slaw! Love the aprons…so cute!!
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Sriracha mayo is the bomb! I discovered it about two years ago, actually… heck, I dip my fries in it too!!! The sandwich looks fantastic!!
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This chicken sandwich looks great, my husband loves sriracha sauce. Thanks for the giveaway.
looks delish as usual!
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Those aprons are so cute!
Those aprons are adorable!
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Thses look great. I am sure the girls and I will be trying these soon.
This chicken sandwich looks so delicious!!
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Love that chicken sandwich. Those aprons are cute too! Heading over to FB…
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Pam, Sounds like one delicious dinner! So healthy and tasty!!
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This looks amazing! Might have to make a little for myself for lunch today 😀
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Oh my! I love chicken sandwiches and love it even more with spicy mayo. YUM! Great post Pam and happy Friday!
This recipe looks quick and perfect for the increasingly warm weather. I’m going to try it this weekend! I liked you on Facebook many many moons ago!
This looks amazing! And those aprons are great!
Looks delish, sriracha mayo is one of my favorite condiments. My husband and I buy a small bottle of mayo and mix the sriracha in it and keep it on hand for all of our sandwiches.
Also those aprons are adorable!
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THIS LOOKS YUMMY!
I love how you always picture all the ingredients in your recipe. I wish I was that organized.
Wow, what a great looking chicken sandwich! Thanks for the fab giveaway, too!
I made a fried chicken last night with coleslaw – so good! You had me at sriracha though!
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I saw this recipe on Use Real Butter also, and made it, too!! We really liked it as well. The crunchy asian slaw and the cucumbers complemented the crunchy panko chicken. The flavors are great! Eating it requires napkins on the side, but so worth it!
Very cute! Thanks for the opportunity!
Sriracha mayo is genius, I need to make it to put on everything 🙂 The sandwich looks great also! Have a great weekend.
This recipe sounds SOOOO good! Love all that Asian flavor!
This sounds really good.
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These sandwiches looks scrumptious…..and the aprons are super cute!
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This looks like an amazing sandwich. I love the chicken with the panko bread crumbs.
That sandwich looks so good! Will be making these this weekend…thanks for sharing!
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Both chicken and slaw are so delicious!
Love the recipe and the aprons!
That meal looks delicious! I could always use a new apron ~ adorable!
those aprons are too cute!!
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This looks so yummy!!! My kids love anything i make from fortheloveofcooking. Thanyou!!!
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Thank you for the extra hints or how to get the chicken coated and crispy. I can never get the panko to stay on the meat so I will be sure to try this. Cant wait to make this for my husband.
Those chicken sandwiches look great! Cute aprons!
This recipe looks amazing. Can’t wait to try it.
These aprons are really cute!
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Love anything dredged in panko. This sounds delicious. Can’t wait to go to the store, get the stuff and make dinner. Thanks for the idea.
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Can’t wait to try this Monday!!!
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I’ve been looking for a coleslaw recipe to make for my boyfriend, and this is the first that I’ve also thought looked delicious! I’m going to try this tonight, after I hit the grocery store.
Yummers! This really sounds and looks like a sandwich both hubby and I would love. I love the the chicken is baked and not fried. Thanks for sharing this great find.
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Looks great! Just in time for the warmer weather! Yummmm!
Cute apron and sandwich sounds delicious !
I would love to win this for a birthday gift for my daughter!
I’ve already bookmarked this recipe — it looks amazing! I’ve tried many of your recipes and none has ever failed me. Thank you so much!
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That chicken looks delicious, I have to make it soon.
Looks so delicious Pam… I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee baked (fried) chicken. YUM!
Love the apron but the chicken looks so delish – Like you both on F B
i really like the coating on that chicken, but the festive slaw is what makes this for me. outstanding sandwich, pam!
pam i have been known to drink sririacha mayo!
I LOVE that stuff.
And yes, Jen at use real butter has the best recipes.
This looks SO good- I love those flavors, and I love sandwiches so this is right up my alley!
That does sound crazy good, Pam.
These sandwiches were great…Used 1 pound chicken tenders and for the sauce I used 1/2 cup mayo, 2 tablespoon Mae Ploy sweet chili sauce with 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil..For the bread I used Stater Bros old fashion potato hamburger buns. This recipe is a keeper…
this is really good! mouthwatering!
Delicious! This is a very popular recipe with my husband 🙂 I made it with the coleslaw the first time… But since then, I just make the chicken and siracha mayo to make chicken burgers with lettuce and tomatoes. Just as delicious, and a little less work 😉
I added a little bit of honey to the slaw dressing, black sesame seeds, and two chopped Thai chili peppers, the bird’s eye red chili peppers. It was terrific.
Looks yummy and mouthwatering…well explained with picture of all the ingredients. Can i call this super burger 🙂
Very tasty and quick dinner option! Loved the Asian twist on the slaw. My husband and I also thought it would be good with fish.