Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Crispy fried chicken breast with house slaw and pickles.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Slaw
Assembly
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 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 mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Breading
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, mix together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- 3
Coat the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece in the breading mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can use a thermometer for accuracy.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken to the hot oil, working in batches if necessary. Fry for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 6
Drain the Chicken
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Slaw
- 7
Prepare the Slaw
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the vegetables are well coated with the dressing. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to soften.
Assembly
- 8
Assemble the Sandwich
Toast the burger buns lightly if desired. Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half of each bun, top with a generous amount of slaw, and add pickles. Place the top half of the bun on the sandwich.
