Description
A heartwarming Crispy Chicken Sandwich with a crunchy exterior and tender, juicy chicken inside, perfect for comforting weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Burger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Pickles (for serving)
Instructions
- Start by marinating the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, or overnight in the refrigerator for the best results.
- Mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and coat each piece in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat, then carefully place the coated chicken breasts into the oil.
- Fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Allow to rest for maximum crispiness.
- Assemble the sandwich with fried chicken on a burger bun topped with lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
- Serve hot, and enjoy the delightful crunch!
Notes
Customize your sandwich with various toppings and sauces. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg