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chicken sandwich

This delicious chicken sandwich features crispy fried chicken on a toasted bun with mayonnaise and pickles, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning or seasoned salt
  • 2 tbsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 buns brioche buns (toasted)
  • mayonnaise and pickles optional

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pound the chicken breasts lightly and trim any extra fat off.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the Cajun seasoning, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and sugar.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix to the buttermilk and stir to combine. Pour the buttermilk mixture over the chicken. Let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour up to overnight.
  4. When you are ready to start cooking, combine the remaining seasoning mix with the flour and whisk to combine.
  5. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of the buttermilk marinade and stir it into the flour mix. Keep some chunky flour pieces for crispiness.
  6. Dredge the chicken in the flour mix, dip back into the buttermilk, then dredge again, pressing the flour into the chicken.
  7. In a large heavy pan, add enough oil to cover the chicken partially. Heat over medium-high heat until a small amount of flour sizzles.
  8. Fry the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove and drain on a rack.
  9. To assemble, place the fried chicken on a toasted brioche bun, spread with mayonnaise and add pickles as desired.

Notes

Crispy, flavorful, and juicy—this chicken sandwich is sure to be a hit!