The Green Jacket Sandwich
The Green Jacket sandwich is a Southern-inspired showstopper with crispy fried chicken tossed in hot honey, a thick layer of pimento cheese and jalapeños, all on a buttery toasted croissant. It is sweet, spicy, crispy and cheesy, and it comes together in about 30 minutes.
It is a Sandwich Sunday favorite. If you love hot honey, try my Cajun Honey Butter Chicken Sliders with Tangy Coleslaw too.
Why You’ll Love The Green Jacket Sandwich
- Hot honey fried chicken that is sweet and spicy.
- Creamy pimento cheese that gets a little melty.
- Buttery toasted croissants.
- Only 6 ingredients.
Ingredients for The Green Jacket Sandwich
The Sandwich
Croissants, fried chicken cutlets and mayo for toasting.
The Toppings
Pimento cheese, hot honey and jalapeños.
Swap note: Air fry the chicken for a lighter version. Use brioche buns if you cannot find croissants.
How to Make The Green Jacket Sandwich
Step 1: Cook the chicken
Fry, air fry or bake the chicken until golden, crispy and cooked through.
Step 2: Toast the croissants
Slice the croissants, spread mayo on the cut sides and toast face-down in a skillet until golden.
Step 3: Hot honey the chicken
Toss or brush the hot chicken generously with hot honey.
Step 4: Layer
Place the chicken on the croissant bottom and spread a thick layer of pimento cheese on top so it gets melty.
Step 5: Finish
Pile on the jalapeños, drizzle with extra hot honey and close the sandwich.
Carly’s Expert Tips
- Use store-bought cutlets to save time.
- Toast with mayo for a buttery, golden croissant.
- Add pimento cheese while hot so it softens and melts slightly.
- Adjust the hot honey to your heat level.
Make It Your Own
- Homemade cutlets: Use my Rita’s Viral Chicken Cutlets.
- Biscuit: Serve on a buttermilk biscuit.
- Pickles: Add dill pickles for tang.
- Bacon: Add crispy bacon.
Make-Ahead and Meal Prep: Make or buy the pimento cheese up to 5 days ahead. Reheat chicken in the air fryer and assemble right before serving.
What to Serve With The Green Jacket Sandwich
Serve with kettle chips, a pickle spear or Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette.
Storing and Reheating
This sandwich is best eaten fresh.
Store leftover chicken in the fridge up to 4 days and re-crisp in the air fryer.
What People Ask About Green Jacket Sandwich
What is pimento cheese?
A Southern spread of sharp cheddar, mayo and diced pimento peppers.
What is hot honey?
Honey infused with chili peppers for a sweet heat.
Can I use a different bread?
Yes. Brioche buns or sandwich rolls work.
Can I make this sandwich less spicy?
Use regular honey and skip the jalapeños.
Ingredients
Method
- Fry, air fry, or bake chicken until golden, crispy, and cooked through.
- Slice croissants in half. Spread mayo on both sides and toast face-down in a skillet until buttery and golden.
- Toss or brush the hot chicken generously with hot honey.
- Place chicken on the toasted croissant bottom.
- Spread a thick layer of pimento cheese over the chicken so it gets slightly melty.
- Pile on candied jalapeños and drizzle with a little extra hot honey.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use store-bought fried chicken cutlets for convenience or make your own for a homemade touch.
- Toast the croissants in a skillet with mayo for a buttery, golden finish.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey and candied jalapeños based on your preferred level of sweetness and heat.
