Description
Irresistible Southern-style crispy chicken sandwich balances bold flavors and crunchy textures between golden brioche buns. Perfectly seasoned chicken with tangy pickles and creamy sauce promises a memorable meal you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 brioche buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Immerse chicken breasts in buttermilk and refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes to infuse flavor and tenderize the meat.
- Create a seasoned coating by blending flour with aromatic spices including garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Carefully drain excess buttermilk from chicken, then thoroughly coat each piece in the spiced flour mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Gently lower coated chicken into hot oil, cooking approximately 5-6 minutes per side until exterior turns deep golden brown and interior reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- While chicken fries, lightly toast brioche buns to enhance their texture and flavor profile.
- Spread a generous layer of creamy mayonnaise on both interior bun surfaces for added moisture and richness.
- Layer crisp lettuce and fresh tomato slices on bottom bun to create a refreshing base.
- Position perfectly fried chicken atop vegetable layers, creating a balanced and appetizing sandwich.
- Crown the sandwich with top bun and serve immediately while chicken remains crisp and hot.
Notes
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor absorption, ideally overnight in the refrigerator for maximum tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally, preventing undercooking while maintaining juiciness.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with rice flour or cornstarch for equally crispy coating.
- Double-dip chicken in buttermilk and flour mixture for extra crispy, thicker breading that seals in moisture and creates delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg