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Crispy fried chicken sandwich with golden crunchy breading, fresh lettuce, pickles, and spicy mayo on a toasted brioche bun.

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Ultra-crunchy, juicy fried chicken on a buttery brioche bun with tangy pickles and spicy mayo. Better than any fast-food version you've ever had.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 Cup buttermilk
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1½ Cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable oil
  • 4 brioche buns
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • Dill pickle slices
  • Butter lettuce leaves

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • Meat mallet
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Shallow bowls
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness.
  2. Whisk buttermilk and egg in one bowl; combine flour, cornstarch, and seasonings in another.
  3. Dip chicken in flour, then buttermilk, then flour again. Press firmly.
  4. Heat 1 inch of oil to 350°F in a skillet.
  5. Fry chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F.
  6. Rest on wire rack for 2 minutes.
  7. Toast brioche buns with butter.
  8. Spread spicy mayo on buns, layer lettuce, chicken, and pickles. Serve immediately.