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High Protein Marry Me Chicken Sandwich Recipe

High Protein Marry Me Chicken Sandwich

This high-protein twist on a viral favourite layers crispy Italian-breaded chicken and a cottage cheese 'Marry Me' sauce between POM® Protein White Bread for a sandwich that satisfies and fuels. 

Preparation time 15 min
Total Time 30 min
Servings 2 Servings
POM® Protein White Loaf

MADE WITH

POM® Protein White Loaf

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of POM® Protein White Bread, toasted
  • 2 chicken cutlets
  • 3/4 tsp (3 ml) salt, divided
  • 3/4 tsp (3 ml) black pepper, divided
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil from oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato paste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced, drained sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) packed baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) sliced roasted red peppers

Directions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) according to manufacturer’s directions.
  2. Meanwhile, season chicken cutlets with 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt, 1/2 tsp (2 ml) pepper and garlic powder.
  3. Transfer flour, egg and breadcrumbs to separate shallow dishes.
  4. Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg and coat with breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Transfer to the air fryer and lightly spray with baking spray.
  5. Air-fry chicken, flipping halfway through cooking, for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden, crispy and cooked through.
  6. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together cottage cheese, milk and Italian seasoning until smooth.
  7. In a medium skillet set over medium heat, heat oil from the sun-dried tomatoes. Cook the shallot for 1 to 2 minutes or until softened. Add tomato paste, garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Pour in cottage cheese mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until flavours marry and mixture has thickened slightly.
  9. To assemble, spread toasted bread slices with Marry Me sauce. Divide half the spinach between 2 slices. Top those with chicken, roasted red peppers and remaining spinach. Cap with the remaining bread slices.

Tips: If desired, add crumbled feta cheese to sandwiches with roasted red pepper.
For a touch of heat, add chili flakes in Step 6, if desired.