The Royalty - Fried Chicken Sandwich Only Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Chicken Coating
Frying
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, mix together buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Coating the Chicken
- 3
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated, then shake off excess flour.
Frying the Chicken
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 7
Drain the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oil and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 8
- 9
Build the Sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Add a piece of fried chicken, a leaf of romaine lettuce, a slice of tomato, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 10
Serve
Serve the sandwiches immediately while hot and crispy.