Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe

 

Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (butterflied and pounded to ½ inch thick)

1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)

1 tsp hot sauce (optional)

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup cornstarch

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For the Sandwich:

4 brioche buns

4 slices of cheese (optional)

Lettuce leaves

Tomato slices

Pickles

Mayonnaise or special sauce

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:

In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken, cover, and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Prepare the Breading:

In any other bowl, blend flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Bread the Chicken:

Remove fowl from the marinade, letting extra drip off. Coat thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing firmly for extra crispiness.

Fry the Chicken:

Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked (165°F internal temperature). Let drain on a wire rack.

Assemble the Sandwich:

Toast the brioche buns lightly. Spread mayo or sauce on both sides. Add lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, and cheese (if using). Place crispy chicken on top and close the sandwich.

Serve:

Enjoy immediately with fries or your favorite side!

Pro Tip: Double-dip the chicken in the marinade and flour mixture for extra crispy layer