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Crispy Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich with Tangy Slaw

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Crispy Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich with Tangy Slaw is the ultimate comfort food sandwich, featuring golden fried chicken cutlets topped with melty mozzarella and a zesty homemade slaw, all tucked inside toasted brioche buns.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved or pounded thin)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • Oil for frying
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 brioche or sandwich buns
  • Butter or oil (for toasting buns)
  • Optional: pickles, arugula, hot sauce, extra cheese or slaw

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey, mayo, salt, and pepper. Add cabbage, carrots, and onion. Mix well and refrigerate while preparing chicken.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in egg, and coat in breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, and Parmesan.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Top with mozzarella to melt while hot.
  4. Toast buns with a bit of butter in a pan or under the broiler until golden.
  5. Assemble sandwiches with chicken, slaw, and any desired extras. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add hot sauce or sriracha to slaw for heat.
  • Bake or air-fry chicken for a lighter version.
  • Swap mozzarella for provolone or pepper jack.
  • Use pre-shredded coleslaw mix to save time.
  • Let fried chicken rest on a wire rack to stay crisp.

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