So when it comes to eating, what is it about eating out that every kid loves? I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love it too occasionally, but our boys LOVE it. And as I explain to them, it gets expensive! So this weekend, I was given the hint that they wanted SmashBurger, which is a burger chain that came to Southern California a couple of years ago. We are big fans of their chicken sandwich, so I figured, rather than spending $7 a piece for a sandwich (not to mention drinks, fries, a possible milkshake), why not work out some stress and smash some chicken and make it even better? Hence, the Copycat SmashBurger Chicken Classic sandwich.
I think the reason why we love SmashBurger is due to the way they literally smash (flatten) the chicken and beef. A couple of us are picky and love it prepared this way—it’s a texture thing. So, I have to admit, I had a blast pounding the heck out of the chicken breast. And as I did it, I realized why they do it. You smash a chicken breast enough times and you can literally make a few sandwiches out of it! And the seasoning is so simple, just a few sprinkles of kosher salt and some pepper and Parmesan cheese on each side of the breast before putting it on the grill.
The verdict?
Cole – “Awesome, Dad!”
Blake – “Pretty good” (come on son!)
Naomi – “I love it!”
My mom, visiting – “Matt, you should start a blog!” (Ha!)
So the way I see it, rather spending up to $40 or so on lunch, it cost less than $10 total for all of us. It was healthier, tastier, easier, and fun! Not to mention a good lesson for the boys. And I didn’t hear, “Dad, I’m hungry, what’s there to eat?”, for at least an hour. Hey, I’ll take that.
Copycat Smashburger Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, pounded to quarter inch thickness
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parmesan, finely grated
- 4 slices American Cheese
- 4 kaiser rolls, split and toasted
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat griddle to 325 degrees F or medium high (or 12" skillet on medium). Cut chicken breast as needed to make 4 servings. Evenly sprinkle each one with salt, pepper and parmesan cheese on each side. Place prepared chicken breast on hot griddle (or in a skillet, working in two batches) and cook until a golden crust develops, about 5-7minutes one each side. Top each breast patty with cheese. To serve, place 1 breast patty on each bottom bun, add lettuce and tomato. Cover with top bun and serve immediately.
- *To toast kaiser rolls, split and spread a light coat of mayonnaise on each side (Optional-sprinkle each side with a 1/2 teaspoon of parmesan for added flavor) place on a bake sheet with mayonnaise covered side up. Transfer to oven and broil until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Keep a watchful eye as it goes from golden to burnt in a matter of seconds.
Leave a comment & rate this recipe
If you love this recipe, please consider leaving a star rating and review. Star ratings help people discover my recipes online. Your support means a great deal to me.
25 comments to " Copycat SmashBurger Chicken Sandwich "