Description
Learn how to make delicious Fried Chicken Sandwiches at home with this easy recipe. Juicy, crispy chicken served on a soft bun with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
For the Coating:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For Serving:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 brioche or sandwich buns
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Pickle slices
- Shredded lettuce or coleslaw (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce, marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a dish.
- Fry the Chicken: Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture, fry until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Toast buns, spread with mayonnaise, add fried chicken, pickles, and lettuce or coleslaw.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Enhance with hot honey or spicy mayo for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
