Romesco Chicken Sandwich
Make your own Romesco Sauce or purchase a high quality pre-made jar such as Mediterranean Sauces Moli de Pomeri. It is a standard condiment used in Spain.
Romesco Chicken Sandwich
Home-made Romesco Sauce is very easy to make, and it can be frozen.Allergen Alert: unless homemade, Romesco contains almonds. Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or cauliflower are good replacements.
Ingredients
- 3 TBSP Romesco Sauce, divided
- 2 TBSP Hellman’s Real Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (15 gr) Gluten Free Kikkoman Panko Rice Crumbs
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 large chicken breast
- 2 TBSP olive oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken breast into 4 cutlets. Slice horizontally and vertically through the middle.
- Mix 2 TBSP Romesco and 2 TBSP mayonnaise, and place in a pasta style bowl, large enough to dredge the cutlets.
- Place Panko, salt and pepper in a pasta style bowl.
- Pat chicken cutlets dry, then dredge both sides in the mayonnaise mixture and then the panko.
- Place dredged cutlets on a plate and heat the oil, on high in a non-stick pan.
- Spread oil evenly and when pan is hot add the cutlets. Sear on each side for 3 – 4 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Place 2 cutlets on a bun and serve with garnishes of choice: lettuce, tomatoes and/or cucumber. Spread remaining 1 TBSP of Romesco on top of the bun and serve immediately.
Notes
The flavours in this sandwich call for a bigger wine.
We loved a Syrah.
We’ve paired:
- Coyam Emiliana Organic Vineyards, Syrah Blend 2019,Chile