Ingredients
Method
Bread the Chicken
- Set up three bowls.
- One bowl with flour, one bowl with beaten egg, and one bowl with crushed cornflakes.
- Dredge the chicken in flour first.
- Dip the chicken into the egg.
- Press the chicken firmly into the crushed cornflakes until fully coated.
- Lightly spray the chicken with avocado oil.
Air Fry the Chicken
- Place the breaded chicken in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 385°F for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the coating becomes golden and crispy.
Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
- Heat avocado oil in a small pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in honey and lemon juice.
- Simmer for about 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Place the cooked chicken into the sauce and coat evenly.
- Reserve a small amount of sauce to drizzle on the sandwich later.
Make the Homemade Chili Mayo
- In a container whisk egg yolk with a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Then add the mayonnaise with chili crisp and sriracha and mix well.
Layer the sandwich in this order
- Spread chili mayo onto the sliced bread.
- Honey garlic glazed crispy chicken
- Crispy bacon
- Heirloom tomato
- Boston lettuce
- Drizzle reserved honey garlic sauce over the chicken.
- Fresh dill and a pinch of salt
- Top with the second slice of bread.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
Tips for the Best Honey Garlic BLT Chicken Sandwich: For the best flavor, cook the garlic gently in avocado oil before adding the honey and lemon juice. This allows the garlic to release its aroma without burning.
Tips for the Best Honey Garlic BLT Chicken Sandwich: When dredging the chicken in the honey garlic sauce, make sure the chicken is fully coated while reserving a small amount of sauce to drizzle over the sandwich at the end.
Tips for the Best Honey Garlic BLT Chicken Sandwich: Use fresh heirloom tomatoes when possible. Their natural sweetness pairs perfectly with the honey garlic glaze.
Tips for the Best Honey Garlic BLT Chicken Sandwich: Boston lettuce works especially well for sandwiches because it has a soft texture and slightly sweet flavor that complements the other ingredients.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Cooking should always be flexible and this sandwich can easily be adjusted.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Chicken substitute - grilled chicken breast or air fryer chicken
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Bread substitute - sourdough, ciabatta, or whole wheat sandwich bread
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Bacon substitute - turkey bacon
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Honey substitute - maple syrup
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Boston lettuce substitute - romaine lettuce or butter lettuce
Weight-Loss and Lower-Carb Tips: To reduce carbs, you can serve the honey garlic chicken and toppings over lettuce as a salad instead of bread.
Weight-Loss and Lower-Carb Tips: Using turkey bacon instead of pork bacon can also reduce calories.
Weight-Loss and Lower-Carb Tips: Whole wheat or low carb sandwich bread can help lower the overall carbohydrate content while still keeping the sandwich satisfying.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: The honey garlic chicken can be cooked ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: Reheat the chicken in a skillet or air fryer before assembling the sandwich.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: Homemade mayonnaise can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: Assemble the sandwich fresh for the best texture.
Tips for the Best Honey Garlic BLT Chicken Sandwich: When dredging the chicken in the honey garlic sauce, make sure the chicken is fully coated while reserving a small amount of sauce to drizzle over the sandwich at the end.
Tips for the Best Honey Garlic BLT Chicken Sandwich: Use fresh heirloom tomatoes when possible. Their natural sweetness pairs perfectly with the honey garlic glaze.
Tips for the Best Honey Garlic BLT Chicken Sandwich: Boston lettuce works especially well for sandwiches because it has a soft texture and slightly sweet flavor that complements the other ingredients.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Cooking should always be flexible and this sandwich can easily be adjusted.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Chicken substitute - grilled chicken breast or air fryer chicken
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Bread substitute - sourdough, ciabatta, or whole wheat sandwich bread
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Bacon substitute - turkey bacon
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Honey substitute - maple syrup
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Boston lettuce substitute - romaine lettuce or butter lettuce
Weight-Loss and Lower-Carb Tips: To reduce carbs, you can serve the honey garlic chicken and toppings over lettuce as a salad instead of bread.
Weight-Loss and Lower-Carb Tips: Using turkey bacon instead of pork bacon can also reduce calories.
Weight-Loss and Lower-Carb Tips: Whole wheat or low carb sandwich bread can help lower the overall carbohydrate content while still keeping the sandwich satisfying.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: The honey garlic chicken can be cooked ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: Reheat the chicken in a skillet or air fryer before assembling the sandwich.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: Homemade mayonnaise can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: Assemble the sandwich fresh for the best texture.