Description
Mouthwatering crispy chicken sandwich combines southern comfort with culinary precision. Layers of perfectly seasoned chicken, tangy slaw, and signature sauce promise a delectable dining experience for sandwich enthusiasts who crave bold flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Cooking and Sandwich Ingredients:
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 2 tomato slices
- 4 pickle slices
- 2 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Tenderize chicken breasts to an even thickness, ensuring uniform seasoning with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder for maximum flavor penetration.
- Create a three-stage breading station: first dust chicken with seasoned flour, then dip thoroughly in buttermilk-egg mixture, finally coat generously with panko breadcrumbs for ultimate crispiness.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F, carefully lowering breaded chicken and frying 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, prepare buns by lightly toasting until edges are golden and crisp, creating a sturdy foundation for the sandwich.
- Layer toasted bottom bun with crisp lettuce leaves, fresh tomato slices, and tangy pickle rounds for added texture and flavor.
- Place perfectly fried chicken atop prepared vegetable base, ensuring complete coverage of the bun.
- Drizzle preferred condiments like spicy mayo, honey mustard, or classic ranch across the chicken for additional taste complexity.
- Crown with top bun, pressing gently to compact sandwich, and serve immediately while chicken remains piping hot and supremely crunchy.
Notes
- Achieve extra crispiness by double-dredging the chicken through the flour and buttermilk mixture before the final panko coating.
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk overnight for more tender and flavorful meat that remains juicy inside while creating a crunchy exterior.
- Control oil temperature around 350°F to ensure perfect golden-brown color without burning the breading or undercooking the chicken.
- Customize the sandwich by swapping traditional buns with gluten-free options or using cauliflower “buns” for a lower-carb alternative that doesn’t compromise on taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg