Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsChelsea’s KitchenCrispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

granny smith apples, pickles, slaw, spicy aioli

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Method

Chicken Marinade

  1. 1

    Prepare Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and ensure they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).

Breading

  1. 2

    Prepare Breading

    In a shallow dish, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

Slaw

  1. 3

    Make Slaw

    In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Toss until well combined and set aside in the refrigerator to chill.

Spicy Aioli

  1. 4

    Prepare Aioli

    In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.

Cooking Chicken

  1. 5

    Fry Chicken

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and allow excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each chicken breast in the prepared breading mixture, pressing to adhere. Fry in the hot oil for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Assembling Sandwich

  1. 6

    Build Sandwich

    Toast burger buns lightly. Spread spicy aioli on the bottom bun, add fried chicken, slaw, sliced Granny Smith apples, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

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