Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Fried chicken breast served with mayo and pickles.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Assembly
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Breading
- 3
Prepare the Breading Mixture
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Dredge the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring a thorough coating.
Frying
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken breast to the hot oil. Fry for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Assembly
- 7
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each burger bun. Place a piece of fried chicken on top, followed by pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
