Cacio e Pepe Chicken Sandwiches
on Garlic Focaccia with Balsamic-Dressed Salad
1000 cals
20 mins
Description
Cacio e pepe is a simple yet effective Italian duo. Grana Padano and cracked black pepper work their magic on air-fried panko-crusted chicken—crisped with less oil and less mess than traditional frying techniques. Serve on toasty garlic focaccia buns, with a crunchy balsamic-dressed side salad.
Contains:
Barley • Eggs • Milk • Rye • Sulphites • Wheat
Ingredients
for 2 servings
(Double for 4 portions)
2 Canadian-raised chicken breasts (air chilled)
1 Head of curly leaf lettuce
2 Celery stalks
15ml Balsamic vinegar
60ml Mayonnaise
60g Panko
25g Grana Padano (contains rennet)
2 Garlic focaccia buns
10g Garlic & Sweet Pepper spices (salt, garlic, sugar, red bell pepper, vinegar powder, yeast extract, green bell pepper, sunflower oil, paprika, silicon dioxide, turmeric, Cayenne pepper, citric acid)
Nutrition
Total fat | 51g |
Saturated Fat | 7g |
Sodium | 1150mg |
Total carbs | 76g |
Sugar | 6g |
Protein | 57g |
Fibres | 7g |
Recipe Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Lightly oil the basket.
- Pat the chicken dry; 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).
- Place the chicken* in the air fryer 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 black pepper.
- Chicken thighs: 12 to 14 min.
- 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.
- Working in batches if necessary, place the buns in the air fryer and fry, 2 to 3 min., until warmed through and toasted.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and thinly slice.
- 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!