This baked spicy chicken sandwich replicates Chick-fil-A's signature crunch and juiciness at home with a sriracha and cayenne-spiced crust. The Rice Chex coating delivers that iconic crispness without deep frying, making it a healthier weeknight option.
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Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with avocado oil spray.
In a shallow wide bowl, whisk the eggs and sriracha.
In a separate large bowl, crush the Chex by hand or pulse in a food processor, until it resembles very small crumbs.
Mix with the salt, cayenne, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika and pepper.
Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally so it creates 2 thin pieces of chicken. You will end up with 6 pieces of chicken total.
Dip a piece of chicken in the egg mixture, then transfer to the seasoned-crushed Chex and coat all sides of the chicken. Let any excess crumbs fall off the chicken, and transfer the chicken to the prepared pan. Repeat with all chicken pieces.
Bake at 425°F for 18 minutes. Then, remove the pan from the oven and flip each piece of chicken. Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
While chicken is cooking, mix all sauce ingredients in a medium bowl.
Lower the oven temperature to 350°F, then toast the hamburger buns on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes.
Let the buns cool for 2 to 3 minutes, then spread the sauce onto the bottom of each bun. Top with a slice of tomato, lettuce, the crispy chicken, and the top of the bun.
Store leftover sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat at 350°F for 8–10 minutes to restore crispness.
Yes, but increase baking time to 25–30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F, as bone-in pieces cook slower than boneless breasts.
Reduce sriracha to 1 teaspoon and cayenne to 1/2 teaspoon, or omit them entirely and add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder instead.
Coat and refrigerate chicken up to 4 hours before baking. Add 2–3 minutes to baking time if cooking from cold.
A soft brioche or potato bun works best to mimic Chick-fil-A's classic sandwich; toast lightly to prevent sogginess.
Ensure the egg wash fully coats the chicken and the coating is pressed on firmly. Don't flip the chicken mid-bake.
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