O'c's Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
A Southern style spicy buttermilk battered chicken breast on a Brioche Roll with a sweet & tangy sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Sandwich Assembly
Cooking Oil
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
Breading
- 3
Prepare the Breading
In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off any excess flour.
Frying the Chicken
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 7
Drain the Chicken
Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Sandwich Assembly
- 8
Prepare the Rolls
Slice the Brioche rolls in half and lightly toast them if desired.
- 9
Assemble the Sandwich
On the bottom half of each roll, spread a generous amount of sweet & tangy sauce. Top with a piece of fried chicken, followed by lettuce, tomato slices, and pickle slices. Cap with the top half of the roll.
