2 Item Combo Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Crispy Shoestring Fries
Method
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- 1
Prep the chicken
Pound each chicken breast to an even 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. If breasts are large, halve them horizontally into two thinner cutlets so you have two sandwich-sized pieces.
- 2
Brine in buttermilk
Place the flattened chicken pieces in a shallow bowl and pour 1 cup buttermilk over them to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours) to tenderize and flavor the chicken.
- 3
Make the dredge
In a wide shallow dish combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly so spices are evenly distributed.
- 4
Heat the oil
Pour about 1 cup vegetable oil into a 10-12 inch skillet to reach about 1/3 inch depth. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C) or until a small pinch of flour sizzles on contact.
- 5
Dredge and fry
Remove a piece of chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Press it firmly into the flour mixture, coating both sides and edges; shake off excess. Carefully lay the chicken into the hot oil. Fry 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C). Do not overcrowd; fry in batches if needed.
- 6
Assemble sandwiches
Lightly toast the hamburger buns in a dry skillet or under a broiler. Spread 1 tbsp mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Place a leaf of lettuce, a fried chicken cutlet, and two tomato slices on each. Top with the bun crown and serve immediately.
Crispy Shoestring Fries
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- 9
Dry and dust
Drain the potatoes and spread them on clean kitchen towels. Pat completely dry. Toss the dried fries with 1 tsp cornstarch to help them crisp, then season lightly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- 10
Heat oil and fry
In a deep skillet or pot, heat about 2 cups vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the shoestring fries in small batches, 1.5–2 minutes per batch, stirring gently until golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Immediately season with a little extra salt if desired.
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Serve
Serve the fries hot alongside the crispy chicken sandwiches. Provide ketchup or your preferred dipping sauce.