Description
This Egg & Chicken Breakfast Sandwich is a quick and delicious morning meal featuring juicy, seasoned chicken breasts, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and toasted buns. Perfectly balanced with optional fresh veggies and your favorite sauce, it provides a hearty, protein-packed start to your day in just 20 minutes.
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
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking and toasting)
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 slices of your favorite cheese (cheddar, American, Swiss, or any variety)
- 4 sandwich buns (brioche, whole wheat, or any preferred type)
- 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 enhance flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Rest and Slice Chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet and allow it to rest a few minutes, then slice into thin strips or bite-sized pieces for the sandwich.
- Beat the Eggs: Crack the eggs into a small bowl, season with salt and pepper, and whisk until combined and slightly frothy.
- Scramble the Eggs: Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat, pour in the beaten eggs, and gently scramble until fluffy and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
- Toast the Buns: Slice sandwich buns in half, butter the cut sides lightly, and toast them in the skillet or under the broiler until golden and crispy.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: On each bottom bun half, place a slice of cheese, then a portion of scrambled eggs, followed by sliced chicken. Add optional lettuce or spinach and sliced tomato if desired.
- Add Condiments and Serve: Top the sandwich with hot sauce or ketchup if you like, cover with the top bun, and serve warm for a satisfying breakfast.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for safety.
- Use your preferred cheese and bun types to customize flavor and texture.
- Optional vegetables and sauces add fresh flavor but can be omitted for simplicity.
- Resting chicken before slicing helps keep it juicy.
- Butter the buns to get a richer, crispier toast.
