Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)
⏱️ 50 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: 9/10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
385
Protein
29g
Carbs
38g
Fiber
5g
Health Benefits
Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory7/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10
Ingredients
- •• 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin
- •• 2 cups buttermilk (or 2 cups almond milk + 2 tbsp lemon juice)
- •• 1 cup whole wheat flour (or almond flour blend)
- •• 2 tbsp pickle juice
- •• 1 tbsp honey
- •• 1 tsp paprika
- •• 1 tsp garlic powder
- •• 1 tsp black pepper
- •• 1 tsp sea salt
- •• Avocado oil for frying
- •• 4 whole grain brioche buns
- •• Dill pickle slices
- •• Optional: lettuce leaves
Instructions
- 11. Marinate chicken in buttermilk and pickle juice for 30 minutes
- 22. Mix flour and seasonings in a shallow dish
- 33. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour mixture
- 44. Heat oil to 350°F in large skillet
- 55. Fry 5-6 minutes per side until golden
- 66. Serve on buns with pickles
Smart Substitutions
• White flour→Whole wheat flour
More fiber and nutrients
💡 30% lower
• Vegetable oil→Avocado oil
Better fats, more stable at high heat
• White bun→Whole grain brioche
More fiber, better nutrients
💡 25% lower