Irish Chicken Fillet Roll

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Happy St Patrick’s Day! (Yesterday!)

Everywhere I looked yesterday I saw recipes for the Irish Chicken Fillet Roll, which seems to have gone viral. I’ve never had one in Ireland and all the recipes posted seem to be different. This is my version. I’m not sure how authentic it is, but I can guarantee that it is absolutely scrumptious. Crispy, breaded, tender, hot chicken layered with lettuce, homemade coleslaw, grated cheddar cheese (Irish, of course) tomatoes and red onion in a warm roll generously spread with Irish salted butter. So good! It is supposed to be a fantastic cure for a hangover. If you indulged a little too much yesterday, watching the rugby, or think you’ll need a helping hand tomorrow, give it a go!

How to make Irish Chicken Fillet Roll

Collect all the ingredients together:

Chicken –

• chicken breast, halved horizontally
• plain/all-purpose flour
• paprika
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• fine salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• small egg, beaten
• panko breadcrumbs
• Oil and butter to cook

Coleslaw –

• shredded/grated green or red cabbage
• shredded/grated carrot
• shredded/grated red onion
• mayonnaise
• fine salt
• freshly ground black pepper

You will also need –

• white baguette, warm or lightly toasted or small ½ ciabatta
• salted butter, ideally Irish
• baby gem lettuce leaves
• tomatoes, sliced
• red onion slices
• grated cheddar cheese, ideally Irish

How to make this fabulous sandwich:

1. Slice the chicken breast in half horizontally. Place on a chopping board, cover with cling film and bash with a mallet or rolling pin, to flatten and tenderise.
2. Mix the flour, paprika, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in one bowl/plate. Beat an egg in another and add the breadcrumbs to a third.
3. Dip the chicken halves in the flour mix, egg and then breadcrumbs.
4. Heat some oil and butter in a pan over a moderately high heat and cook the chicken on both sides, until the outside is lightly browned, crispy and the chicken is cooked. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen towel.
5. Grate the cabbage, carrot and onion and mix with the mayonnaise, salt and pepper.
6. Halve the bread horizontally, spread generously with butter and layer:
   • lettuce
   • coleslaw
   • sliced cooked chicken
   • grated cheese
   • tomatoes
   • sliced red onion
7. Devour!

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