Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with Honey

Step 1

Pat each chicken breast dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each piece of chicken with salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a shallow baking dish combine flour, 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisk together.

Step 3

In another shallow bowl whisk together eggs.

Step 4

In a third shallow dish combine panko and remaining spices. Whisk together.

Step 5

Dredge each chicken breast into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dredge each chicken breast in beaten eggs until fully coated. Last, dredge each chicken breast in the panko mixture, pressing the crumb coating firmly onto each piece of chicken.

Step 6

Transfer coated chicken to a well, greased cooling rack placed over a rimmed baking sheet, about 1 1/2 inches apart. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Preheat oven to 400˚F. Remove chicken breasts from refrigerator and spray each coated chicken breast with cooking spray on each side and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until coating has lightly browned and the chicken has cooked through.

Step 8

While chicken is baking, combine melted butter, honey, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small mixing bowl and whisk together.

Step 9

Once chicken is done baking, remove from oven and carefully brush spicy-honey butter all over each piece until fully and evenly coated.

Step 10

Spread ranch over the inner sides of each bun. Top with a piece of coated chicken. Top chicken with a handful of shredded lettuce. Place top buns over each sandwich and serve.