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Garlic Butter Chicken Crispy Soy Honey Sandwich

Recipe by Donaldo Estevam on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.
  • 35 min
  • Serves 1
  • 22 ingredients

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A crunchy air‑fried chicken sandwich glazed with a sweet‑savory garlic butter soy sauce, topped with a spicy sriracha sour‑cream spread and served alongside a fresh cucumber‑red‑onion salad. The combination of honey, soy, and garlic gives a bright glaze while the salad adds crisp, zesty contrast.

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Garlic Butter Chicken Crispy Soy Honey Sandwich by Donaldo Estevam, a frame from the Instagram video

Ingredients

1 servingMetric

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Amounts as Donaldo Estevam gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 385°F (375°F).

  2. 2

    Place the all‑purpose flour in a shallow dish; coat each chicken breast lightly with flour, shaking off excess.

  3. 3

    Dip the floured chicken into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off.

  4. 4

    Press the egg‑coated chicken into crushed corn flakes, ensuring an even crunchy coating.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Corn flakes adhere evenly across the chicken. Press gently so the crumbs stick.

  5. 5

    Arrange the coated chicken breasts in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket. Cook for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (165°F) and the coating is golden and crisp.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Coating is crisp and chicken reaches the stated temperature. Flip once for even browning.

  6. 6

    While the chicken cooks, melt the light butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

  7. 7

    Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  8. 8

    Stir in the light soy sauce, brown sugar blend, honey, and water. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  9. 9

    Continue simmering, stirring frequently, for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy glaze.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Soy honey glaze turns glossy. Stir while it reduces so it stays smooth.

  10. 10

    In a separate bowl, combine the light sour cream with sriracha; mix until smooth to create a spicy creamy sauce.

  11. 11

    Slice the ciabatta loaf horizontally. If desired, toast the cut sides lightly in a toaster or under a broiler.

  12. 12

    Spread a generous layer of the garlic‑butter‑soy glaze on the bottom half of the ciabatta.

  13. 13

    Place the cooked chicken breasts on top of the glazed bread.

  14. 14

    Drizzle or spread the sriracha sour‑cream mixture over the chicken.

  15. 15

    In a mixing bowl, combine the whole cucumber (quartered or sliced), red‑onion slices, a drizzle of avocado oil, a splash of hot sauce, salt, black pepper, grated garlic, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes.

  16. 16

    Toss the cucumber salad until evenly coated.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Cucumber salad is evenly coated. Toss gently to preserve the cucumber pieces.

  17. 17

    Close the sandwich with the top half of the ciabatta.

  18. 18

    Serve the sandwich immediately, accompanied by the fresh cucumber‑onion salad on the side.

Tips while you cook

Flip Chicken Mid‑Cook
Turn the chicken breasts over halfway through the 16‑minute air‑fry time.
Simmer Sauce Until Glossy
Continue simmering the garlic‑butter‑soy mixture for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens into a glossy glaze.
Toast Ciabatta Lightly
After slicing the ciabatta, toast the cut sides briefly in a toaster or under a broiler.
Season Salad Just Before Serving
Toss the cucumber‑onion salad with oil, hot sauce, and seasonings right before plating.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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