Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLumen8 Rooftop SocialFried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Time2h
Serves2

Honey-basted, house pickles, marinated onions, herb sauce, fries.

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Ingredients

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Fried Chicken

Pickles

Marinated Onions

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Add the chicken breasts and ensure they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Coating

    In a shallow dish, place the all-purpose flour. Set aside for breading the chicken.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge in flour, coating well. Fry chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Honey Baste

    In the last minute of frying, drizzle honey over the chicken pieces to create a sweet glaze.

Pickles

  1. 5

    Prepare the Brine

    In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Heat on medium until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat.

  2. 6

    Pickle the Cucumbers

    Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. Place them in a jar and pour the brine over them. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Marinated Onions

  1. 7

    Prepare the Onions

    Thinly slice the red onion and place in a bowl.

  2. 8

    Marinate

    In a separate bowl, mix water, lemon juice, and salt. Pour over the onions and let sit for at least 30 minutes.

Herb Sauce

  1. 9

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, chopped parsley, chopped dill, minced garlic, and lemon juice until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Fries

  1. 10

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into fries of your desired thickness.

  2. 11

    Fry the Fries

    Heat vegetable oil in a separate pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potatoes in batches until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 12

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Toast the brioche buns lightly. On the bottom half, place a layer of lettuce, followed by the fried chicken, pickles, marinated onions, and a generous drizzle of herb sauce. Top with the other half of the bun and serve with fries on the side.

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