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Ingredients
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Biscuit Dough
Chicken Fried Chicken
Assembly
Method
Biscuit Dough
- 1
Prepare the Biscuit Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 2
Incorporate Butter
Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Milk
Pour in the milk gradually, stirring with a spoon until the dough begins to come together. Do not overmix.
- 4
Shape the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it’s smooth. Pat into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
- 5
Cut the Biscuits
Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6
Bake the Biscuits
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and bake the biscuits for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Chicken Fried Chicken
- 7
Marinate the Chicken
Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) in the refrigerator.
- 8
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 9
Dredge the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and let the excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- 10
Fry the Chicken
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the chicken pieces. Fry for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 11
Drain the Chicken
Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Assembly
- 12
Assemble the Sandwich
Cut the baked biscuits in half and spread mayonnaise on the bottom half. Place a piece of fried chicken on top, followed by pickles and a leaf of lettuce. Top with the other half of the biscuit.
