Crispy Chicken Recipe
5 oz crispy chicken breast with lettuce, pickles and our chipotle mayo
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Toppings
Chipotle Mayo
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Start by cutting the chicken breast into even pieces to ensure they cook uniformly. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- 2
Dredging Station
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- 3
Coating the Chicken
Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the coated chicken to the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 6
Drain Excess Oil
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Toppings and Sauce
- 7
Prepare the Lettuce and Pickles
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Slice the pickles to your preferred thickness.
- 8
Make the Chipotle Mayo
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chipotle in adobo sauce, and lime juice. Mix well until smooth.
Assembly
- 9
Assemble the Dish
On a serving plate, layer the crispy chicken on top of the chopped lettuce, add the pickles, and drizzle with the chipotle mayo.
- 10
Serve
Enjoy your crispy chicken with a side of extra chipotle mayo if desired!