Chicken Sandwich Recipe

A Crispy Chicken Sandwich with a juicy and tender center. Learn how to make fried chicken breast with a perfectly seasoned thick and shaggy crust.

Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe

These Chicken Sandwiches are crispy on the outside with a juicy center. We’re sharing all of our best tips for making flavorful fried chicken breast with a thick and shaggy crust that crunches when you bite into it.

Prep: 30min

Total: 60min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 485 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 1368 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 3 medium chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, halved into 6 cutlets)
• 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
• 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
• 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
• Oil for frying – vegetable oil (canola oil or peanut oil)
• 6 burger buns (buttered and toasted)
• 6 green lettuce leaves
• 1 large tomato (sliced)
• 2 dill pickles (sliced into rings)
• Mayonnaise (or your favorite sauce)

Instruction:

1. Pound chicken cutlets between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2” thickness so they cook more evenly.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. Add Chicken, turning to coat then cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or overnight.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Lightly butter and toast the cut sides of your buns and build your crispy chicken sandwiches with desired toppings.

Chick-Fil-A Crispy Chicken Sandwich Copycat

This Chick-Fil-A crispy chicken sandwich with homemade Chick-Fil-A sauce is the perfect copycat recipe of the classic sandwich we all love!

Prep: 30min

Total: 40min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 579 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 1286 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 15 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breast halves
• 1/2 cup pickle juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• oil for frying
• 4 hamburger buns
• Pickle, lettuce, tomato and cheese slices (, for topping)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (*optional, for a spicy chicken sandwich)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 3 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoon barbecue sauce ((hickory tastes the best))
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instruction:

1. Marinate the chicken: combine the pickle juice and water in a ziplock bag. Add the chicken breast halves and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Make the sauce: Make the Chick-fil-A sauce by combining all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
3. Next, in a large bowl mix the breading ingredients together: flour, powdered sugar, paprika, black pepper, chili powder, salt, and baking powder.
4. In another bowl mix the milk, and egg.
5. Add 2-3 cups of oil to a large saucepan and heat oil to about 350 degrees F.
6. Coat the chicken: Dip the marinated chicken into the egg mixture, and then coat in the flour breading mixture. Now “double-dip” by repeating this step and dipping that same chicken tender back into the egg mixture and then back into the flour again!
7. Pan fry: Place chicken in hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove to paper towel to dry.
8. Assemble Sandwich: Toast the sandwich buns. Grab the Chick-fil-A sauce and smooth it on both sides of the buns. Top with lettuce, cheese, and crispy chicken! Enjoy!

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