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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Frying
Assembly
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and ensure they are fully submerged in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Breading the Chicken
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Frying the Chicken
- 4
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).
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken to the hot oil, cooking for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 6
Drain the Chicken
Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 7
Prepare the Buns
Toast the burger buns lightly in a separate pan or toaster until golden brown.
- 8
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Place a piece of fried chicken on top, followed by lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.