Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Honey Mustard, California Roll, and Homemade Sauces
A hearty feast featuring a crispy chicken sandwich on freshly baked brioche buns, a towering California roll with crunchy rice, and a trio of homemade sauces—honey mustard, charred lemon vinaigrette, and blackberry jam. The combination of savory chicken, sweet and tangy condiments, and fresh sushi creates a memorable, crowd‑pleasing meal.
Recipe by Ryan Nordheimer· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 14 oz chicken breast
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 pcs nori sheets
- 11 oz sushi rice
- 1 cucumber
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup blackberry jam
- 1 cup charred lemon vinaigrette
Brioche Buns
- 8 4/5 oz bread flour
- 0.63 cup warm water
- 1/4 oz active dry yeast
- 1 1/10 oz sugar
- 0.18 oz salt
- 1 1/10 oz butter
- 1 egg
Honey Mustard Sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Charred Lemon Vinaigrette
- 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Blackberry Jam
- 7 1/10 oz blackberries
- 3 1/2 oz sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 374°F (375°F).
- 2Combine bread flour, warm water, active dry yeast, sugar, salt, melted butter, and beaten egg in a bowl to form a smooth brioche dough.
- 3Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest.
- 4Knead or mix the dough in the bowl until smooth.
- 5Cover the dough again with plastic wrap and let it proof for the first rise (about 1 hour).
- 6Shape the risen dough into portions on a floured surface.
- 7Place the shaped dough portions onto a baking sheet, brush them with a liquid glaze, and let them proof again (about 30 minutes).
- 8Bake the brushed buns for 15–18 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a rack.
- 9Season the chicken breast with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
- 10Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat and cook the chicken until crispy and cooked through, about 6–7 minutes per side. Slice into strips.
- 11Whisk honey, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and rice vinegar to make the honey mustard sauce.
- 12Spread the honey mustard sauce on the inside of each brioche bun, add chicken strips, and assemble the sandwich.
- 13Season the cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- 14Spread the seasoned sushi rice onto a nori sheet using a spatula.
- 15Add julienned cucumber and sliced avocado, roll tightly, and slice into rounds to make the California roll.
- 16Char lemon zest and juice over a flame, then whisk with olive oil, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper to make the charred lemon vinaigrette.
- 17Drizzle the vinaigrette over the California roll and serve alongside the sandwich.
- 18Serve the sandwich with a side of California roll.
- 19For dessert, spread homemade blackberry jam on a pie crust or use it as a topping for a simple fruit tart.
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- How long does it take to make Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Honey Mustard, California Roll, and Homemade Sauces?
- About 1 hour 45 minutes in total: 1 hour of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Honey Mustard, California Roll, and Homemade Sauces recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Honey Mustard, California Roll, and Homemade Sauces recipe come from?
- It was shared by Ryan Nordheimer on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.