Description
A savory and crunchy chicken sandwich that’s perfect for any day, ideal for weeknight dinners or weekend lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 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
- Burger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, soak the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the flour mixture: In another bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and coat them in the flour mixture.
- Heat the oil: In a frying pan, add enough oil to submerge the chicken halfway and heat it over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken: Gently place the coated chicken breasts into the oil and fry for about 6-8 minutes on each side.
- Toast the buns: While the chicken rests, toast the burger buns until they are warm and slightly crispy.
- Assemble your sandwich: Place the fried chicken on the toasted bun, layer with lettuce, tomato slices, and mayonnaise.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken the night before and ensure the oil is at the right temperature before frying.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg