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Move over cafeteria school lunch, chicken patties are here, revamped and ready to impress. This version requires some effort to create the tastiest chicken sandwich around. I asked a few friends what their ideal patty would consist of. Some said cheese, and others honey mustard. I made sure to ask a childhood best friend who embraced school lunches on the regular. The result is a cornflake-crusted chicken patty (bestie’s idea) that will become a favorite. So I’ll give her a pat on the back for ya! 

It was equally important to create this sandwich with a few classic ingredients in mind: shallots, garlic powder, shredded lettuce, pickles, and honey mustard mayo. I mix the ground chicken with minced shallots and lots of garlic powder so flavor is coming from the inside out. Grinding the cornflakes is key so the crunch factor is consistent. Homemade honey mustard seals the deal with a sweet-creamy-tangy vibe you’ll love. Shredded lettuce and bread-and-butter pickles are there for the refreshing crunchy background notes you also need on a fried sandwich. 

If you’re interested in other back to school meal ideas and tips, we got them. What do chicken patties consist of? If you were to buy frozen chicken patties—no judgment—the ingredients might include ground chicken, flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Most of which are incorporated into this version. Some patties have a bread crumb-like exterior that’s pretty nostalgic, but I used cornflakes here for the ultimate crunch. Are chicken patties baked or fried? Chicken patties can be either baked or fried. I fried these for the ultimate crunch experience, but baking them at a high temperature will give you the same experience with less oil. To help the patties brown, spray olive oil onto both sides before baking and place on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet. If you have a convection setting, use it so the heat is circulating around the patties.  Can I make chicken patties without the bun? These chicken patties are almost like big chicken nuggets, so eating without a bun isn’t a bad idea. Whatever you decide, you'll enjoy the patty as a sandwich or on its own with the honey mustard mayo alongside. Can I freeze chicken patties after frying? The freezer aisle sells them par-cooked and frozen, so why shouldn’t you? I recommend frying the chicken patties, allowing them to cool, and freezing individually wrapped in foil and sealed in a zip-top bag. If you don’t have time to fry these off, you can form the patties and freeze them in a plastic bag until ready to use.

freshly ground black pepper 

Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2 c.)

head of iceberg lettuce, shredded 

Sliced beefsteak tomatoes and/or bread-and-butter pickles, for serving