ultimate chicken sandwiches

We love Chick-fil-A chicken sandwiches, but we live on a budget.  Our solution?  Make our own!  These sandwiches are healthy and delicious, and they taste remarkably similar to our Chick-fil-A favorites.  We still hit up the real thing often (okay, it's like once a week...), but these make an extremely satisfying, budget friendly meal.

The breading would also work well for chicken nuggets or chicken strips!

Ultimate Chicken Sandwiches
modified from Taste of Home's Light and Tasty 2003

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup Bisquick (gluten-free works fine)
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 1/2 t. paprika
• 3/4 t. salt
• 3/4 t. poultry seasoning
• 1/2 t. garlic powder
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 1/4 t. cayenne pepper

Marinate chicken in buttermilk at least 8 hours or overnight.  The next day, combine Bisquick, cornmeal, paprika, salt, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne.  Remove chicken one piece at a time, allowing excess buttermilk to drain off.  Discard buttermilk.  Coat chicken with the cornmeal mixture and place in a 13x9 inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.  Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 12 minutes.  Turn chicken, and bake 8-12 minutes longer, or until juices run clear and coating is lightly browned.  Serve on rolls with lettuce and tomato.  Serves 6.