Burger King Italian Royal Chicken Sandwich Recipe
This recipe brings me back to Jr. High. Confident I only babysat for two reasons. One: to babysit at homes that had amazing pantries and freezers where I was told I could “help myself.” Two: to earn money babysitting so I could go to Burger King and get the Burger King Italian Royal Chicken Sandwich.
I was a picky eater back then, so for me to venture out and get this sandwich was definitely a strong food memory for me. They don’t have it on the menu anymore, but their chicken sandwich that is similar to this is 18 Weight Watchers points. My chicken patty is only 3 Weight Watchers points. I chose a bun that was 7 Weight Watchers points, but you could definitely find another bun that is less points and calories.
Ingredients
- ground chicken (I used 92% lean)
- seasonings: onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper
- parmesan cheese
- egg + milk of choice for breading station
- panko bread crumbs
- mozzarella cheese
- marinara sauce
- sub bun
Burger King Italian Royal Chicken Sandwich
I grew up eating Burger King Italian Royal Chicken Sandwich. Every Friday in Jr. High I'd order it and I remember it being $2 a sandwich back in the early 80's?
Ingredients
- 6 ounces lean ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 ounce mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons marinara sauce
- 1 sub bun
Instructions
Make the chicken mixture:
In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until just combined, then form into a patty.
Chill the patty:
Place the patty on a baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes. This helps it hold its shape during cooking.
Set up your breading station:
In one shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
In another bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.
Bread the chicken:
Remove the patty from the freezer. Dip it into the egg and milk mixture, then coat it in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the coating sticks.
Cook the chicken:
Heat a skillet over medium heat and spray with avocado oil spray. Cook the patty for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Add the cheese:
Place the mozzarella cheese on top of the hot patty so it starts to melt.
Toast and melt:
Transfer the chicken patty and the sub bun (open-faced) to a baking dish. Broil on low until the cheese is melted and the bun is lightly toasted.
Finish and assemble:
Warm the marinara sauce, spoon it over the chicken patty, then place the patty on the toasted sub bun.
Notes
This sandwich is 10 WW points. The chicken patty is 3 WW points. The bun is 7 points. You could find a lower point bun if you like. If you count calories or macros: 592 calories, 20 fat, 57 carbs, 3 fiber and 48 grams of protein.
Meat Thermometer Is Key
As soon as I got a meat thermometer my skills with cooking meat got so much better. No longer was I guessing “is it done?!” This cooked to 165 and was still juicy in the middle.
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