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crispy chicken sandwich

(1 rating)
smalltownwoman avatar
Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

Crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, this Crispy Chicken Sandwich will rival any Popeyes, Chick-Fil-A, or din in restaurants chicken sandwich. For the ultimate taste experience, top with lettuce, tomato, red onions, and dill pickles and serve with my copycat Chick-Fil-A honey mustard sauce. Nothing beats this chicken sandwich and a side of potato wedges or homemade potato chips, trust me on this!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For crispy chicken sandwich

  • CHICKEN
  • 2
    boneless skinless chicken breasts cut lengthwise into 4 cutlets
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • ½ c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1 tsp
    teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • ¼ tsp
    ground cayenne pepper (optional)
  • vegetable oil or canola oil for frying
  • SANDWICH FIXINGS
  • 4
    buns (preferably brioche buns)
  • leaf lettuce
  • tomato sliced
  • red onion thinly sliced
  • pickle chips

How To Make crispy chicken sandwich

  • 1
    Combine the chicken and the buttermilk in a large mixing bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours up to overnight.
  • 2
    Beat 2 eggs together in a wide shallow bowl. In another wide shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and, if using, cayenne pepper.
  • 3
    Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven, heavy stock pot, or deep fryer to 350 degrees. Using tongs or clean hands, remove the chicken breasts from the buttermilk and dredge them into the flour mixture, then into the eggs, and then back into the flour mixture.
  • 4
    Fry the chicken breasts 2 at a time for about 4 minutes on the first side or until golden brown and then flip and fry for about 3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken to paper towels or a rack to drain.
  • 5
    Toast the brioche buns and spread them with your choice of condiments. Layer with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and crispy chicken breast.
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