NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.25 cup buttermilk

2 tbsp whole wheat flour

0.5 tsp smoked paprika

0.5 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp avocado oil

1 whole whole grain bun

1 leaf butter lettuce

2 slice tomato

4 slice pickle chips

PREPARATION

• 1

  Place the chicken breast between parchment paper and pound to an even thickness for uniform cooking.

• 2

  Submerge the chicken in buttermilk in a shallow bowl and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.

• 3

  In a separate plate, whisk together the whole wheat flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 4

  Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.

• 5

  Heat avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until the crust is golden brown.

• 6

  Toast the whole grain bun in the same skillet for 1 minute until warm and slightly charred.

• 7

  Assemble the sandwich by placing the crispy chicken on the bottom bun, followed by lettuce, tomato, and pickles.