Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Crispy fried chicken breast on a biscuit with pickles and mayo.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Frying
Biscuit Assembly
Method
Chicken Marinade Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, mix together the buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and ensure they are fully submerged in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
Breading Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Breading Mixture
In a separate shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Frying the Chicken
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Let excess marinade drip off, then dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure it adheres. Shake off any excess flour.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken pieces in the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- 6
Drain the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oil and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Biscuit Assembly
- 7
Assemble the Sandwich
Split the buttermilk biscuits in half. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half, place fried chicken on top, add pickle slices, and cover with the top half of the biscuit.
