Country Fried BLT With Fresh Herb Aioli Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
• STEP 2.While the chicken is baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
• STEP 3.In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dip each chicken breast into the flour mixture, coating both sides.
• STEP 4.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 5.To make the fresh herb aioli, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, and chives), lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
• STEP 6.To assemble the sandwich, spread a generous amount of the fresh herb aioli on each slice of bread. Layer the cooked chicken, bacon, lettuce, and tomato slices on one slice of bread. Top with the other slice of bread.
• STEP 7.Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For extra crispy chicken, you can double dip the chicken breasts in the flour mixture.
• Feel free to customize the fresh herb aioli by adding your favorite herbs or spices.
• To make it a complete meal, serve the sandwich with a side of fries or a salad.

Storage and Serving

• This sandwich is best served immediately to enjoy the crispy texture of the chicken.
• If you have leftovers, store the components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
• Reheat the chicken in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
• Assemble the sandwich just before serving to maintain the freshness of the ingredients.