This Low Calorie Spicy Chicken Sandwich is just 344 calories and it’s packed with 34.3g of protein!
I made these and with my first bite immediately exclaimed “this is better than Chick-fil-A’s!” And my daughter enthusiastically nodded and gave me a thumbs up (her mouth was still full). Never again will I go to the drive though, these are so much yummier and better for you too!
I like to make these healthy chicken sandwiches in the air fryer, but I have supplied oven directions just incase you don’t have an air fryer.
Low Calorie Spicy Chicken Sandwich
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Ingredients in Healthy Chicken Sandwiches
This healthy spicy chicken sandwich recipe is really packed with flavor! I know you’ll love it, and if spicy food is not your thing, I have supplied “mild” version notes in the recipe card below.
I like to make my own buns, it means I can cut even more calories. But if you perfect to get store-bought you can still cut calories. Simply cut the bun in half and use your fingers to dig out 1/3 of the bread from the middle. This will save you 1/3 the calories and carbs!
Shopping List for Healthy Chicken Sandwiches:
- 0% Greek Yogurt
- Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- Salt and pepper
- Boneless skinless chicken breast
- Panko bread crumbs
- Paprika
- Chili powder
- Garlic salt
- Olive oil spray
- Low Calorie Burger Buns
- Pickle rounds
- Jalapeno slices
- Low Calorie Queso (optional)
- Low Calorie Coleslaw (see recipe card)
How to Make Healthy Spicy Chicken Sandwiches
I think these come out best in an air fryer, but I have supplied directions for baking them just incase you don’t have an air fryer.
How to Make Low Calorie Chicken Sandwiches:
Make the Coleslaw:
- To a medium bowl combine the coleslaw ingredients and mix well.
- Cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour while you cook the chicken breasts.
Directions for Chicken Sandwiches in the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- To a medium bowl of gallon freezer bag combine the Greek Yogurt, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Place the chicken breast on a cutting board and cut into 2 thin fillets. Do this by placing your hand on the tip, and slicing horizontally through the breast until you have two thin fillets.
- Add the chicken breasts to the Greek Yogurt mixture and mix well to coat. Set aside while you work on the breadcrumbs.
- To a shallow bowl or pie pan combine the breadcrumbs, paprika, chili powder and garlic salt. Mix well.
- Remove the chicken fillets from the Greek Yogurt mixture and dredge in the breadcrumbs until well coated.
- Move the chicken breasts to the prepared baking sheet and spray the tops with olive oil.
- Bake for 8 minutes, then remove from the oven, flip, spray the top of the chicken with olive oil again.
- Add the chicken fillets back to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast the burger buns and slice the jalapeño.
- To assemble the sandwiches– smear the bottoms of the burger bun halves with queso (if using) top with chicken fillets, jalapeños, pickles, 1/2 of the coleslaw and the tops of the buns.
- Serve hot.
Directions for Chicken Sandwiches in the Air Fryer:
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees.
- To a medium bowl of gallon freezer bag combine the Greek Yogurt, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Place the chicken breast on a cutting board and cut into 2 thin fillets. Do this by placing your hand on the tip, and slicing horizontally through the breast until you have two thin fillets.
- Add the chicken breasts to the Greek Yogurt mixture and mix well to coat. Set aside while you work on the breadcrumbs.
- To a shallow bowl or pie pan combine the breadcrumbs, paprika, chili powder and garlic salt. Mix well.
- Remove the chicken fillets from the Greek Yogurt mixture and dredge in the breadcrumbs until well coated.
- Spray the chicken breasts with olive oil and place in the air fryer ensuring they are not touching or overlapping.
- Air fry for 10-15 minutes until cooked though with no pink in the center.
- Meanwhile, toast the burger buns and slice the jalapeño.
- To assemble the sandwiches– smear the bottoms of the burger bun halves with queso (if using) top with chicken fillets, jalapeños, pickles, 1/2 of the coleslaw and the tops of the buns.
- Serve hot.
Low Calorie Spicy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
These low calorie crispy sandwiches are just 344 calories each (yes they are full sized) and they are packed with flavor. Here are some more low calorie sandwiches I think you’ll love.
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Low Calorie Spicy Chicken Sandwiches
These Low Calorie Spicy Chicken Sandwiches are just 344 calories and packed with flavor. I think these are better than any "drive-though" spicy chicken sandwich you can get, and best of all they are healthy and easy to make. Special Tip: If you don't like spicy food you can skip the jalapeños and the hot sauce in the recipe.
Ingredients
Spicy Chicken Sandwiches:
- ⅛ cup Greek Yogurt
- 3 dashes Frank's RedHot Sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
- ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- Olive oil spray
- 2 Low Calorie Burger Buns
- 4 pickle rounds
- 4 jalapeno slices
- ⅛ cup Low Calorie Queso optional
- ½ cup Low Calorie Coleslaw see below
Low Calorie Coleslaw:
- ½ cup Cole slaw mix
- 1 tablespoon 0% Greek Yogurt
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Make the Coleslaw:
- To a medium bowl combine the coleslaw ingredients and mix well.
- Cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour while you cook the chicken breasts.
Directions for Chicken Sandwiches in the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- To a medium bowl of gallon freezer bag combine the Greek Yogurt, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Place the chicken breast on a cutting board and cut into 2 thin fillets. Do this by placing your hand on the tip, and slicing horizontally through the breast until you have two thin fillets.
- Add the chicken breasts to the Greek Yogurt mixture and mix well to coat. Set aside while you work on the breadcrumbs.
- To a shallow bowl or pie pan combine the breadcrumbs, paprika, chili powder and garlic salt. Mix well.
- Remove the chicken fillets from the Greek Yogurt mixture and dredge in the breadcrumbs until well coated.
- Move the chicken breasts to the prepared baking sheet and spray the tops with olive oil.
- Bake for 8 minutes, then remove from the oven, flip, spray the top of the chicken with olive oil again.
- Add the chicken fillets back to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast the burger buns and slice the jalapeño.
- To assemble the sandwiches– smear the bottoms of the burger bun halves with queso (if using) top with chicken fillets, jalapeños, pickles, 1/2 of the coleslaw and the tops of the buns.
- Serve hot.
Directions for Chicken Sandwiches in the Air Fryer:
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees.
- To a medium bowl of gallon freezer bag combine the Greek Yogurt, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Place the chicken breast on a cutting board and cut into 2 thin fillets. Do this by placing your hand on the tip, and slicing horizontally through the breast until you have two thin fillets.
- Add the chicken breasts to the Greek Yogurt mixture and mix well to coat. Set aside while you work on the breadcrumbs.
- To a shallow bowl or pie pan combine the breadcrumbs, paprika, chili powder and garlic salt. Mix well.
- Remove the chicken fillets from the Greek Yogurt mixture and dredge in the breadcrumbs until well coated.
- Spray the chicken breasts with olive oil and place in the air fryer ensuring they are not touching or overlapping.
- Air fry for 10-15 minutes until cooked though with no pink in the center.
- Meanwhile, toast the burger buns and slice the jalapeño.
- To assemble the sandwiches– smear the bottoms of the burger bun halves with queso (if using) top with chicken fillets, jalapeños, pickles, 1/2 of the coleslaw and the tops of the buns.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 40.3gProtein: 34.3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 915mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 4.5gCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg
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