Description
A Crispy Chicken Sandwich that’s a simple yet delightful dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Juicy, tender chicken encased in a crispy coating, served on a toasted bun with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 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
- 4 sandwich buns
- Lettuce, tomato, and pickles for topping
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- Mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Fry chicken in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Toast the sandwich buns until golden and slightly crisp.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing the fried chicken on the bottom half of the bun, then layer on lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
You can customize the sandwich with BBQ sauce, coleslaw, jalapeños, or cheese. Marinate chicken the night before for convenience.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg