Description
A hearty and protein-packed Egg & Chicken Breakfast Sandwich featuring juicy seasoned chicken breasts, fluffy scrambled eggs, melty cheese, and fresh toppings all nestled within buttery toasted sandwich buns. Perfect for a delicious and satisfying breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Eggs & Cheese
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste (for eggs)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for scrambling eggs and toasting buns)
- 4 slices of your favorite cheese (cheddar, American, Swiss, or any variety)
Buns & Toppings
- 4 sandwich buns (brioche, whole wheat, or any type of your choice)
- Lettuce or spinach (optional)
- Sliced tomato (optional)
- Hot sauce or ketchup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder if using to infuse flavor.
- Heat Skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil to warm.
- Cook Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Rest and Slice Chicken: Remove chicken from skillet, allow to rest for a few minutes to retain juices, then slice into thin strips or pieces.
- Prepare Eggs: In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper until fully combined.
- Scramble Eggs: Using the same or a clean skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble gently for 2-3 minutes until fluffy and fully cooked. Remove from heat.
- Toast Buns: Slice sandwich buns in half and butter the cut sides. Toast them in the skillet or under the broiler until golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble Sandwich: On the bottom half of each toasted bun, layer a slice of cheese, followed by scrambled eggs, and then the sliced chicken pieces.
- Add Fresh Ingredients: If desired, add lettuce or spinach and sliced tomato for extra freshness and texture.
- Top and Serve: If preferred, drizzle hot sauce or ketchup over the contents, then place the top bun half on each sandwich. Serve warm and enjoy your filling breakfast sandwich.
Notes
- You can substitute any cheese of your choice to vary flavor.
- To speed up cooking, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Optional seasonings like paprika and garlic powder add extra zest but can be omitted to taste.
- Use whole wheat or brioche buns depending on your preference for texture and flavor.
- To make it spicier, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Leftover chicken can be used for sandwiches the next day, store refrigerated up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
