Free Bird Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Spicy buttermilk crispy chicken breast, american cheese, bacon, pickled green tomatoes, peppercorn mayo
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Sandwich Assembly
Cooking Oil
Method
Marinate Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the buttermilk mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Prepare Breading
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
Fry Chicken
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Bread Chicken
Remove chicken from the marinade and let excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 6
Fry Chicken
Carefully place breaded chicken in hot oil. Fry for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Assemble Sandwich
- 7
Cook Bacon
In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 8
Build the Sandwich
On the bottom half of the brioche bun, place a slice of American cheese, then the crispy chicken, followed by bacon, pickled green tomatoes, and a generous dollop of peppercorn mayo. Top with the other half of the bun.
