Black Pepper Crust Chicken & Sandwich

Pepper forward.

1 sandwich
30 minutes
Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

Black pepper chicken

  • Chicken Breasts, thinned
    1/2~110 g / .5 lb
  • Salt
    a sprinkle~1 g
  • Black Pepper, freshly ground
    as needed
  • Olive Oil
    as neededfor searing

Quick ranch

  • Mayonnaise
    10 g2 parts
  • Yogurt
    5 g1 part
  • Dried dill
    a spoonful
  • Garlic, minced
    1-2 cloves

Remaining sandwich components

  • Potato bun
    1
  • Bacon, cooked
    2 slices
  • Lettuce, shredded
    a handful

Method

Step 1: Prep & season the chicken

Per sandwich, you’ll need about 1/2 a chicken breast. Thin out the chicken breast to an even, flat size by butterflying it with a knife (cutting it open like a book).

Season evenly with salt on all sides, then generously cover all sides with a thick, even crust of freshly ground pepper. Use as much as you dare.

Step 2: Sear the chicken

Preheat a pan or griddle over high heat. Once smoking, add enough olive oil to coat the cooking surface.

Add the pepper-crusted chicken to the pan, press it down to ensure even contact, then allow to undisturbed for a few minutes to develop a deeply crust.

Flip to sear the other side. Remove from the heat once the bottom has also developed a crust and the internal temperature of the breast reaches 155°F/68°C.

Step 3: Prep the ranch & sandwich components

Mix together the mayonnaise, yogurt, dill, and garlic until smooth. Taste and adjust, if needed.

Shred the lettuce and gather the remaining components like the bun and cooked bacon or any other toppings you want to use. Optionally toast your bread.

Step 4: Assemble & serve

Spread the ranch on both sides of the bun. Add a layer of shredded lettuce, followed by the slices of bacon. Top with the cooked piece of chicken, then close the sandwich and enjoy.

“You can use this pepper crusted chicken as a base for almost any meal — salads, wraps, bowls, or a sandwich, like I show here. Use your favorite bread, toppings, and condiments on the sandwich, or follow this bacon ranch version.”

Ethan Chlebowski
Creator

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Nutritional Information

entire recipe
Calories505
25g
25g
44g

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FAQ

Do I have to use yogurt in the ranch?

No, you could use any tangy dairy. Substitute it with sour cream or buttermilk! Ranch is usually a mix of mayonnaise, which is mostly , and a , tangy diary to bring sour acidity and balance to the sauce.