Pan-Seared Chicken Sandwich with Pickle and Buttery Brioche

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A juicy pan-seared chicken breast nestled between a soft brioche bun with tangy dill pickles and a light mayo spread. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs chicken breast, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 1 American cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 6 oz chicken breast and season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp paprika, then dredge in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until butter foams, then add the chicken breast and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  3. Step 3: While chicken cooks, lightly toast 1 brioche bun cut-side down in a separate pan until edges are golden and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Spread 1 tbsp mayonnaise evenly on the bottom half of the toasted brioche bun, add 1 small lettuce leaf, then top with the cooked chicken breast and 3 dill pickle slices before placing the top bun to complete the sandwich.

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