Air Fryer Cacio e Pepe Chicken Breast Sandwiches
on Garlic Focaccia with Balsamic-Dressed Salad
Cooking time
20 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
980 /serving
Cacio e pepe, a.k.a. cheese and pepper, are a simple and effective Italian duo. Grana Padano and cracked black pepper work their magic on air-fried panko-crusted chicken—as it crisps up with less oil and less mess than traditional frying techniques. Serve on toasty garlic focaccia buns, with a crunchy balsamic-dressed side salad.
We will send you:
- 2 Canadian-raised chicken breasts (air chilled)
- 2 Celery stalks
- 1 Head of curly leaf lettuce
- 60ml Mayonnaise
- 15ml Balsamic vinegar
- 60g Panko
- 25g Grana Padano (contains rennet)
- 2 Garlic focaccia buns
- 10g Garlic & Sweet Pepper spices (salt, garlic, sugar, red bell pepper, vinegar powder, green bell pepper, sunflower oil, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper)
Contains: Barley, Eggs, Milk, Rye, Sulphites, Wheat
You will need:
Oil
Air fryer
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Total Fat
53 g
Saturated Fat
8 g
Sodium
1100 mg
Total Carb
73 g
Sugars
5 g
Protein
55 g
Fibre
5 g
Preparation
Prepare the chicken
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Lightly oil the basket. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel; season with ¾ of the spices and S&P. In a shallow bowl, combine ½ the mayo, the remaining spices and 1 tbsp water (double for 4 portions). In a second shallow bowl, combine the panko and S&P. Working one at a time, coat the chicken in the mayo (letting any excess drip off), then in the panko (pressing to adhere).
Fry the chicken
Place the chicken* in the air fryer basket and lightly brush or spray with oil. Fry, 13 to 15 min., until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with the cheese and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper.
Make the salad
Meanwhile, reserving 2 of the largest outer leaves (double for 4 portions), halve the lettuce leaves crosswise and roughly chop the rest. Thinly slice the celery crosswise. In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, celery, vinegar, 2 tbsp oil (double for 4 portions) and S&P.
Fry the buns
Working in batches if necessary, place the buns in the air fryer basket and fry, 2 to 3 min., until warmed through and toasted.
Finish & serve
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and slice against the grain. Divide the bun bottoms between your plates. Top each bun bottom with the remaining mayo, the reserved lettuce leaves, chicken and a bun top. Serve the salad on the side. Bon appétit!
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*Health Canada recommends cooking poultry to a minimum internal temperature of 74°C.
