Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFiddler's Green Kitchen, Bar & CasinoChicken Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Chicken Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

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

Sandwich Assembly

Crinkle Cut Fries

Method

Chicken Marinade

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

  2. 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

  1. 3

    Prepare the Breading

    In a shallow dish, mix the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 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

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 9

    Season the Fries

    Once baked, remove fries from the oven and season with salt to taste.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 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.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Serve the chicken fried chicken sandwiches hot with crinkle cut fries on the side.

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