Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
485 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Description
The Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe begins by pounding boneless, skinless chicken breasts into even 1/2-inch cutlets to ensure uniform cooking. The cutlets soak in a buttermilk marinade mixed with hot sauce and spices, imparting tanginess and moisture. After marination, each piece is dredged twice in a seasoned flour blend containing flour, salt, pepper, baking powder, paprika, and aromatic powders, creating a shaggy, crunchy coating when fried in oil heated to 350˚F. Cooking in small batches keeps the oil temperature steady and ensures an even crisp crust.
The resulting chicken has a crunchy exterior with a tender interior infused with the marinade's subtle heat and seasoning. The sandwich is built with toasted, buttered burger buns layered with green lettuce, fresh tomato slices, dill pickle rings, and mayonnaise, giving additional texture and freshness that complement the fried chicken.
This sandwich works well for casual meals and can be paired with fries or coleslaw. The marinade and double breading help maintain the crispiness of the chicken even when assembled into the sandwich, making it a practical option to prepare ahead and serve when desired.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade:
- 3 chicken breast boneless, skinless, halved into 6 cutlets, medium
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk low-fat
- 1 Tbsp hot sauce (we use Frank’s Red Hot brand)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Classic Breading for Fried Chicken:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- vegetable oil canola oil or peanut oil, oil for frying
Toppings for Chicken Sandwiches:
- 6 burger buns buttered and toasted
- 6 green lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato sliced, large
- 2 dill pickles sliced into rings
- mayonnaise or your favorite sauce
Instructions
- Pound chicken cutlets between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2” thickness so they cook more evenly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. Add Chicken, turning to coat then cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or overnight.
- In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together breading ingredients: flour, salt, pepper, baking powder, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder. Remove a piece of chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off and dip chicken into flour mixture, pressing it on with your hands to coat well. Transfer to a wire rack.
- Heat 1 ” oil in a soup pot or dutch oven to 350˚F. Just before frying chicken, dip it into the seasoned flour again for a thick and shaggy exterior.Add chicken, 2 pieces at a time for a smaller pot so you don’t crowd and reduce the temperature of the oil too quickly.
- Place chicken into the oil one by one. Adjust the flame to keep the oil temperature at 300-325˚F. Cook 3-4 minutes on the first side or until browned and crisp then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes on the second side or until cooked through and chicken is browned and crisp all over.
- Transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. The internal temperature will continue to rise as it rests. The final resting temperature of the chicken should reach 165˚F.
- Lightly butter and toast the cut sides of your buns and build your crispy chicken sandwiches with desired toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbs | 46g | |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1368mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 733mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1516IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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