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A crispy chicken sandwich on a Brioche bun with pickles and mayo-based sauce, placed on a light wood kitchen table
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Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Make this crispy chicken sandwich recipe with a crunchy coating and tender chicken for an easy homemade lunch or dinner.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword crispy chicken sandwich recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 sandwiches
Calories 540kcal
Author C. Sophie

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or high-sided pot
  • Wire rack
  • Fine Mesh Sieve or Cheesecloth

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts approximately 1⅓ lbs

Breading

  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Marinade

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp hot sauce

Frying Oil

  • 4 cups vegetable oil

Toppings

  • 6 buns buns Brioche or standard
  • 1 cup pickles Bread and Butter or Dill
  • 1 cup mayo-based sauce

Instructions

  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of 1/4" to 1/2".
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  • Pour the buttermilk into a separate large bowl and add the hot sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the buttermilk mixture and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oil in a Dutch oven or high-sided pot to 350°F (175°C).
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off.
  • Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  • Drizzle the wet buttermilk mixture into the dry flour mixture to create "craggy bits" before dredging the chicken again.
  • Carefully place the coated chicken breasts in the preheated oil. Fry for 4-7 minutes total, or until the internal temperature reaches 160-165°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  • Assemble the sandwiches by spreading mayo-based sauce on the buns, adding the fried chicken, pickles, and any other desired toppings.

Notes

Nutritional information:
  • Calories: 540
  • Protein: 35g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated fat: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Potassium: 400mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Vitamin A: 10 IU
  • Vitamin C: 20mg
  • Calcium: 20mg
  • Iron: 2.5mg
Tip: Let the preparation cool completely before sealing containers to limit condensation and preserve texture.