Classic Chicken Sandwich Recipe
A deep fried chicken breast topped with bacon and american cheese, finished with mayo, fresh tomato and crisp lettuce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- 2
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken breast into the flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the breadcrumbs, ensuring they are well coated.
Cooking the Chicken
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken breasts into the hot oil and fry for about 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain the Chicken
Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Cooking the Bacon
- 7
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, then set aside on paper towels to drain.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 8
Prepare the Buns
Lightly toast the burger buns if desired.
- 9
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun, place the fried chicken breast on top, add a slice of American cheese, followed by two slices of bacon, lettuce leaves, and tomato slices before topping with the other half of the bun.