Chicken Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Served on a grilled potato bun. Pickle, onion, lettuce, tomato & crinkle cut fries on the side.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Sandwich Assembly
Crinkle Cut Fries
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
Breading
- 3
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, mix the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Take the marinated chicken out of the refrigerator. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off any excess flour.
Frying the Chicken
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the coated chicken to the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 7
Drain the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Crinkle Cut Fries
- 8
Bake the Fries
While the chicken is frying, prepare the crinkle cut fries according to package instructions, usually baking at 425°F (220°C) for about 20-25 minutes until crispy.
- 9
Season the Fries
Once baked, remove fries from the oven and season with salt to taste.
Sandwich Assembly
- 10
Assemble the Sandwich
On the bottom half of each potato bun, layer with lettuce, fried chicken, tomato slices, onion slices, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 11
Serve
Serve the chicken fried chicken sandwiches hot with crinkle cut fries on the side.