Comeback Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Buttermilk & pickle-brined fried chicken breast, pickles, comeback slaw, fries
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Chicken Marinade
Breading
Comeback Slaw
Assembly and Serving
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Prepare Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, pickle juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Add the boneless chicken breasts to the marinade. Ensure they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
Breading
- 3
Prepare Breading Mixture
In a separate bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- 4
Bread Chicken
Remove marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece in the breading mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off any excess flour.
Frying Chicken
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken pieces to the hot oil. Fry for about 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway. Use a thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 7
Drain Chicken
Remove fried chicken from the oil and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
Comeback Slaw
- 8
Prepare Vegetables
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and carrot.
- 9
Make Dressing
In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 10
Combine Slaw
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture. Toss well to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Assembly and Serving
- 11
- 12
Assemble Sandwich
To assemble, place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a generous serving of comeback slaw and sliced pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 13
Serve
Serve the sandwiches with a side of french fries.