Crispy Curry Chicken Sandwich

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Here’s a crispy oven-baked curry chicken sandwich recipe that’s flavorful, satisfying, and doesn’t require deep frying:

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🍛 Oven-Baked Crispy Curry Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 1 cup buttermilk (or ¾ cup plain yogurt + ¼ cup milk)
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Breading:

• 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
• 1 tsp curry powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt to taste

For the Sandwich:

• 4 sandwich buns or brioche buns
• Lettuce or spinach
• Sliced tomato
• Pickles or red onions (optional)

Optional Curry Mayo:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp curry powder
• ½ tsp honey or lemon juice

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Instructions:

1. Prep the Chicken:

   • Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 thin pieces.
   • In a bowl, mix buttermilk, curry powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
   • Add chicken to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavor).

2. Prep the Breading:

   • In a pan, toast panko with olive oil over medium heat until golden and crispy (3–4 minutes). Let cool.
   • Stir in curry powder, paprika, and salt.

3. Bread the Chicken:

   • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and place a wire rack on top.
   • Remove chicken from marinade. Press each piece into the panko mixture, coating both sides well.
   • Place coated chicken on the wire rack.

4. Bake:

   • Bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken is golden and reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.

5. Make the Curry Mayo (Optional):

   • Mix mayo, curry powder, and honey or lemon juice in a small bowl.

6. Assemble Sandwiches:

• Toast the buns lightly.
• Spread curry mayo on each side.
• Layer lettuce, tomato, crispy chicken, and pickles/onions if using.
• Top with the bun and serve hot.

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Yes, you cook the chicken on the wire rack placed over the baking sheet. Here's why:

✅ Why use a wire rack?

• Even Crispiness: The rack allows hot air to circulate all around the chicken, so the bottom gets crispy too — no soggy breading.
• No Sticking: The chicken won’t sit in its juices and lose that crunch.
• Cleaner Bake: Juices and crumbs fall onto the pan below, making cleanup easier.

🔧 Tip: If you don’t have a wire rack, you can place the chicken directly on parchment paper, but flip it halfway through and expect a slightly less crispy bottom.