Ultimate Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor, this ultimate Fried Chicken Sandwich recipe is everything you could want in a sandwich. It's the epitome of comfort food and is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
For the Fried Chicken
- 2 boneless , skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Homemade Aioli
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sandwich
- 4 slices thick toast (Texas toast or sourdough works great)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 6-8 pickle slices
Instructions
Prepare the Fried Chicken
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts and buttermilk. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
- Bread the Chicken: In another bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, and coat it in the flour mixture. Press the flour onto the chicken to ensure it sticks well.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot (about 350°F), carefully add the chicken breasts. Fry for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Make the Homemade Aioli
- Mix the Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth. Set aside.
Assemble the Sandwich
- Toast the Bread: Lightly toast the thick slices of bread until golden and crispy.
- Build Your Sandwich: Spread a generous amount of homemade aioli on one side of each slice of toast. Layer one slice with shredded lettuce, pickle slices, and a piece of crispy fried chicken. Top with the other slice of toast, aioli side down.
Serve and Enjoy
- Slice and Serve: Cut the sandwich in half if desired, and serve immediately while the chicken is still hot and crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 35gFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
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