A homemade burger of crisp pan-fried breaded chicken breast in a soft bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise. A high-protein meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into 4 pieces and slice horizontally or pound to an even 1.5 cm thickness; season with the salt.
- 2
Put the flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs in separate plates; coat the chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- 3
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden outside and cooked through, then drain on paper towels.
- 4
Slice the tomato and pickles. Split the buns and toast the cut sides in a dry pan for 1 minute.
- 5
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom buns; layer lettuce, chicken, tomato and pickles and close with the top buns. Serve right away.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 595 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
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