Gulf Coast Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Crispy fried chicken breast, aged white cheddar pimento cheese, tomato, red onion, green leaf lettuce, dill pickle chips, bacon aioli, served with house fries, pasta salad or fruit medley
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Ingredients
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Sandwich Components
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare Chicken
Marinate chicken breast in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, then season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Coat Chicken
Dredge marinated chicken in flour, then dip back into buttermilk, and finally coat with bread crumbs.
- 3
Fry Chicken
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Prepare Pimento Cheese
In a bowl, combine aged white cheddar cheese with pimento cheese spread until well mixed.
- 5
Assemble Sandwich
Spread bacon aioli on the bottom half of each brioche bun. Layer with lettuce, fried chicken, pimento cheese, tomato slices, red onion, and dill pickle chips. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 6
Serve
Serve the sandwiches with house fries, pasta salad, or a fruit medley.
