Description
Dive into culinary bliss with this irresistible crispy chicken sandwich that promises golden, crunchy perfection and flavor explosion. Juicy chicken nestled between pillowy buns delivers a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
Marinade and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
Dry Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Frying and Serving Ingredients:
- Oil for frying
- 4 sandwich buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Pickles
- Mayonnaise or preferred sauce
Instructions
- Submerge chicken pieces in tangy buttermilk, allowing the dairy to infuse flavor and tenderize the meat for a minimum of half an hour.
- Craft a seasoned coating by blending flour with vibrant paprika, pungent garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper in a wide, shallow dish.
- Extract chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess liquid to drip off, then meticulously dredge each piece through the spiced flour mixture, ensuring comprehensive and even coverage.
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet until it shimmers with heat, carefully positioning chicken pieces to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry chicken methodically, transforming the exterior into a stunning golden-brown crust while maintaining internal juiciness, approximately 5-7 minutes per side until perfectly cooked through.
- Prepare sandwich foundation by generously spreading creamy mayonnaise across soft burger buns, creating a luxurious base layer.
- Layer crisp lettuce leaves, juicy tomato slices, and tangy pickle rounds atop the mayo-coated bun surfaces.
- Crown the sandwich with the sizzling, freshly fried chicken, nestling it between the prepared bun layers.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while chicken maintains its irresistible crispness and warmth.
Notes
- Extend marinating time up to 24 hours for deeper flavor infusion and incredibly tender chicken.
- Use cold buttermilk straight from the refrigerator to help flour coating stick more effectively and create extra crispy texture.
- Experiment with adding cayenne or hot sauce to flour mixture for spicy lovers who want a kick of heat in their sandwich.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with rice flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain crunchiness while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg