Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
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Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
Description
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich is made by soaking thin chicken breasts in buttermilk overnight to tenderize and infuse moisture. The chicken is then coated in a seasoned mixture of panko crumbs, flour, and spices including cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme, which crisps up during frying. A creamy slaw combines chopped cabbage with a ranch-based sauce featuring lightly caramelized corn, adding a sweet and tangy contrast. The sandwich is assembled on ciabatta buns for a chewy, rustic texture that complements the crispy fried chicken and fresh slaw.
The frying process develops a golden crust that locks in the juicy chicken inside, while the cool slaw introduces a fresh crunch and balanced acidity. This sandwich pairs well with casual sides or alone as a filling meal. Its layered flavors and textures provide a satisfying handheld experience.
For best results, marinate the chicken breasts for several hours or overnight for tender meat and deeper flavor. The corn slaw sauce should be mixed just before serving to keep the cabbage crisp and coated lightly without sogginess. Letting the coated chicken rest for a moment before frying helps the breading adhere properly for an even, crunchy crust.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast skinless, halved and pounded to ¼-inch thickness
- 3 cups buttermilk or enough to cover the chicken in a bowl
- cooking oil for frying
- 2 cups cabbage chopped
- 4 ciabatta buns
Breading
- 8 ounces panko bread crumbs
- ⅔ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ tablespoon thyme
Corn Slaw Sauce
- ½ cup corn whole kernel
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 3 tablespoons green onion chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a medium-sized bowl. Pour buttermilk over chicken until it is pretty much swimming in buttermilk. Refrigerate overnight.
- To make the corn slaw sauce, saute corn in a frying pan until it's a little caramelized, about 2-3 minutes.
- Coarsely chop corn in a food processor. Add buttermilk and ranch and pulse 1-2 times, until well mixed. Stir in green onion and add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Stir in green onion and set aside.
- To make the breading, combine all breading ingredients in a shallow dish. When you're ready to cook the chicken, place the chicken in bread crumbs. Press it down and let it sit on each side for a few seconds so the bread crumbs really stick on there.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan or deep fryer. Add breaded chicken. Fry until golden brown and cooked through.
- Combine cabbage and about ¼- ½ cup of the sauce to make the slaw. You want the cabbage just covered in the sauce, not drowning in it. Do this right before putting it on the sandwich so it doesn't get soggy.
- To serve, toast the ciabatta in a toaster or oven until slightly toasted.
- Add a little of the remaining corn slaw sauce to the bottom bun.
- Placed fried chicken on bun, slap on some slaw.
- Top with remaining bun.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours, preferably overnight, to ensure tenderness and flavor infusion.
- When making the corn slaw, toss the cabbage just before assembling the sandwich to maintain its crunch and avoid sogginess.
- Press the breading firmly onto the chicken and let it sit briefly before frying to help the coating adhere well and become crispy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 901 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 901kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 119g | 40% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1656mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 1251mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 3369IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 348mg | 35% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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