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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Chili Remoulade
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Marinating Chicken
- 1
Prepare Marinade
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
Breading the Chicken
- 3
Prepare Breading
In a shallow dish, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, cayenne pepper, and additional salt.
- 4
Bread Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, coating evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
Frying Chicken
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 6
Fry Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken breasts to the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Preparing Chili Remoulade
- 7
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili paste, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and chopped parsley. Stir until well blended and smooth.
Assembling Sandwich
- 8
Prepare Buns
Toast the burger buns lightly if desired.
- 9
Build Sandwich
Spread a generous amount of chili remoulade on the bottom half of each bun. Place the fried chicken breast on top, followed by lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
