Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Marinating Chicken
- 1
Prepare Marinade
In a bowl, mix buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Place the chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Breading Chicken
- 3
Prepare Breading Mixture
In a shallow dish, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Coat Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade and allow excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the breading mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Shake off any excess breading.
Frying Chicken
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F/175°C).
- 6
Fry Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken to the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 7
Drain Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Assembling Sandwich
- 8
Prepare Buns
Toast the brioche buns lightly on a skillet or in a toaster.
- 9
Assemble Sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun. Layer with lettuce, fried chicken, tomato slices, pickles, and then top with the other half of the bun.