Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Frying
Sandwich 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 well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for best results.
Breading
- 3
Prepare the Breading Mixture
In another bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt until combined.
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece in the breading mixture, ensuring it is fully covered. Shake off any excess flour.
Frying
- 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).
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the coated chicken breasts to the hot oil, frying for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
- 7
Drain the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Sandwich Assembly
- 8
Prepare the Buns
Toast the burger buns lightly on a skillet or in a toaster.
- 9
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Add lettuce, a slice of tomato, pickles, and the fried chicken on top. Place the top half of the bun on.
