Paleo Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Take your sandwich game to a whole new level with this Paleo Spicy Chicken Sandwich—an irresistible, grain-free twist on a classic favorite! Juicy, spiced chicken breasts are pan-seared to perfection with a flavorful rub of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, then layered with fresh avocado, crisp red onion, tangy pickles, and a drizzle of paleo-compliant hot sauce. Using large lettuce leaves in place of bread, this sandwich is not only gluten-free and Whole30-friendly, but also refreshingly light and low-carb, making it perfect for clean eating enthusiasts. Quick and simple to prepare in just 30 minutes, this nutritious, bold-flavored recipe is sure to become a weeknight staple.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 medium, sliced red onion
• 1 medium, sliced avocado
• 6 slices pickles
• 8 pieces large lettuce leaves
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce (paleo-compliant)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper to create a spice rub.

Step 3

Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, then rub both sides with the spice mixture.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, place the chicken breasts in the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 6

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sandwich toppings: slice the red onion, avocado, and set aside the pickles and hot sauce.

Step 7

When the chicken is done cooking, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Assemble the sandwiches by laying out two large lettuce leaves per sandwich as the base.

Step 9

Place a cooked chicken breast on the lettuce, then top with sliced red onion, avocado, pickles, and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of hot sauce per sandwich.

Step 10

Finish by placing two more lettuce leaves on top of each sandwich and wrap them tightly like a lettuce wrap. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(820.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1125.5

Total Fat 62.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 286mg	0%
Sodium 3398.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 28.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g	0%
Total Sugars 6.1g
Protein 113.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 210.6mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 1525.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.7%

Protein: 40.1%

Carbs: 10.2%