Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Make Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Marinating Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
Preparing Breading
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a shallow dish, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Frying Chicken
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the buttermilk and let excess marinade drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken into the hot oil. Fry for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 7
Drain Chicken
Remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Assembling Sandwich
- 8
Prepare the Buns
Toast the burger buns lightly, if desired.
- 9
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Place a lettuce leaf, followed by the fried chicken, tomato slices, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
