Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe

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This crispy chicken sandwich features juicy chicken breasts marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce, coated in a seasoned flour mixture, and fried until golden brown. Served on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayonnaise, it’s a restaurant-quality sandwich you can make at home. The thick, shaggy crust delivers a satisfying crunch, while the tender chicken inside stays moist and flavorful. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even game-day gatherings, this sandwich is hearty, indulgent, and guaranteed to impress.

Ingredients:

  • 3 medium chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Oil for frying (vegetable oil recommended)
  • 6 burger buns
  • 6 lettuce leaves
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 2 dill pickles, sliced
  • Mayonnaise for spreading

Instructions:

  1. Prepare chicken: Pound chicken cutlets to an even ½-inch thickness for uniform cooking.
  2. Marinate: In a bowl, whisk buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for 2–4 hours (overnight for best flavor).
  3. Make breading: In a shallow bowl, mix flour, baking powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Coat chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off, and dredge in flour mixture. Press flour firmly onto chicken for a thick crust. For extra crunch, dip back into marinade and flour again.
  5. Fry chicken: Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  6. Toast buns: Lightly butter and toast buns for added flavor.
  7. Assemble sandwich: Spread mayonnaise on buns, add lettuce, tomato, pickles, and fried chicken. Serve hot.

Servings:

Makes 6 sandwiches, perfect for family meals or gatherings.

Note:

The crispy chicken sandwich is best enjoyed fresh, when the crust is crunchy and the chicken juicy. Double-dipping in flour ensures a thick, shaggy crust that delivers maximum crunch. Toasting the buns adds texture and prevents sogginess. Customize with spicy mayo, cheese, or coleslaw for variations.

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