Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPrime 16Prime Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Prime Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Prime 16
Time1h 30m
Serves2

Fried chicken, tomato, pickles, mayo

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Chicken Marinade

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and ensure they are fully submerged in the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

Breading

  1. 2

    Prepare the Breading

    In another bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. This will be used to coat the marinated chicken.

Frying the Chicken

  1. 3

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. While the oil is heating, remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Dredge each piece of chicken in the breading mixture, pressing lightly to ensure it adheres. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded chicken pieces. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove the chicken and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 4

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Toast the burger buns if desired. Spread 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Place a fried chicken breast on top, followed by slices of tomato and a generous amount of pickles. Close the sandwich with the top half of the bun. Serve immediately.

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