Description
Crispy chicken sandwich lovers rejoice as this mouthwatering recipe delivers golden-brown perfection between perfectly toasted buns. Crunchy exterior, juicy interior, and a harmonious blend of flavors make this sandwich an irresistible meal you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Cooking and Serving Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 brioche buns
- Lettuce
- Pickles
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Tenderize chicken breasts to uniform thickness using a meat mallet, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture.
- Generously season chicken with salt and pepper, then submerge in buttermilk for deep flavor infusion and tenderizing, letting it marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Create a seasoned coating by combining flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a wide, shallow container.
- Warm cooking oil in a large skillet to precisely 350°F, maintaining consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Carefully extract chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess liquid to drip off, then thoroughly coat each piece in the spiced flour mixture, pressing firmly to ensure complete and even coverage.
- Gently lower coated chicken into hot oil, frying for 4-5 minutes per side until exterior achieves a rich golden-brown color and develops a satisfyingly crisp exterior.
- Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Toast brioche buns until lightly golden, then spread mayonnaise on each side for additional flavor and moisture.
- Construct sandwich by layering crisp chicken, fresh lettuce, and tangy pickles between prepared buns, serving immediately while chicken remains hot and crunchy.
Notes
- Pound chicken evenly to ensure consistent cooking and tender meat throughout the sandwich.
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for maximum tenderness and deeper flavor absorption, letting the acids break down proteins.
- Use a thermometer to maintain precise oil temperature, preventing soggy or burnt exterior while guaranteeing fully cooked chicken.
- Customize spice blend by adding cayenne for heat, smoked paprika for depth, or dried herbs like thyme for extra complexity.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg