Best 5 Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipes

ULTIMATE CRISPY "CHICKEN" SANDWICH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the cannellini beans and their liquid, the tofu, olive oil, worcestershire sauce, dissolved bouillon, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1½ teaspoons salt. Blend on high speed until smooth and homogenous.
• Add the vital wheat gluten in batches, blending between additions and scraping down the sides of the bowl to fully incorporate. The mixture should start coming together into a dough.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until elastic and smooth. Cover with a towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Lightly sprinkle each piece with flour and roll out to flatten. Using your hands, shape each portion to resemble a chicken breast.
• Wrap each piece of "chicken" in parchment paper and transfer to a steamer pot. Steam for 80 minutes, flipping halfway through. The steaming process is important to ensure the vital wheat gluten is fully cooked.
• Towards the end of the steaming, prepare the brine: In a large, shallow dish, whisk together the oat milk, pickle juice, hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon salt.
• Remove the "chicken" from the steamer and discard the parchment paper. Transfer the warm "chicken" to the brine to marinate for 1-2 hours.
• Meanwhile, make the quick slaw: In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage, carrot, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Toss to combine well and set aside.
• Make the vegan aioli: In a small bowl, combine the vegan mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, hot sauce, and salt. Mix well to combine.
• Fill a large pot with the canola oil. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350°F (180°C).
• While the oil heats, bread the "chicken": In a wide, shallow dish, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, remaining 2 tablespoons garlic powder, remaining tablespoon onion powder, the paprika, cayenne, remaining tablespoon salt, and pepper. Mix together with a fork.
• Remove the "chicken"from the brine. Lightly coat in the flour mixture, then set aside.
• Add about ¼ cup (60 ml) of the brining liquid to the flour and mix with a fork to create some clumps, which will fry up to be crispy bits. Dip each floured "chicken" breast in the brine, making sure there are no dry spots. Coat each piece again in the clumpy flour mixture.
• Working 2 at a time, fry the "chicken" for 3-4 minutes, until deep golden brown and crispy. Transfer the "chicken" to a wire rack and season lightly with salt. Bring the oil temperature back to 350°F (180°C) between batches.
• To assemble, spread 1 tablespoon of aioli across the bottom of each toasted brioche bun. Top with pickles, a piece chicken, a dash of hot sauce, and about ½ cup (50g) slaw. Top with the top bun.
• Enjoy!

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH BUTTERMILK SLAW AND HERBED MAYO

Steps:

• Prep the chicken:
• Combine buttermilk, hot sauce, and 2 tsp. salt in a large, shallow bowl. Add chicken, cover, and chill 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise and herbs in a small bowl; cover and chill until ready to use.
• Place cornstarch in a shallow baking dish. Combine flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in another shallow baking dish. Lightly beat eggs in a shallow bowl. Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture and dredge in cornstarch, shaking off excess. Dip in egg mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl, then coat in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Repeat for a second coating. Place chicken on a lightly floured sheet tray; chill at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
• Make the Buttermilk Slaw:
• Whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper, honey, and 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Add cabbage and carrot and toss to combine.
• Fry the chicken:
• Pour oil into a heavy-duty pot to a depth of 3/4" and fit pot with deep-fry thermometer. Heat oil over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°F. Reduce heat to medium, then fry chicken pieces, two at a time and turning occasionally, until crispy and golden and the internal temperature registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt.
• Assemble the sandwiches:
• Spread rolls on cut sides with butter. Heat a large skillet over medium. Working in batches, cook rolls, buttered side down, until browned and crisp, about 1 minute.
• Spread one side of bun with herbed mayonnaise. Build each sandwich with chicken, pickles, 1/4 cup slaw, and remaining bun. Serve remaining slaw alongside.

CRISPY FISH OR CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH SPICY MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Spicy Mayonnaise: In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, and rice vinegar until blended. Set aside.
• Preheat oil in saute pan.
• Wash fillets and pat dry with a towel. Lightly sprinkle with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
• In one bowl, place flour mixed with 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning. In a separate bowl place the panko and in a third bowl, beat together the egg, Dijon mustard and 1 1/2 tbs. water.
• Dredge fillets into flour, then the egg mixture and lastly, the panko. Add fish or chicken to oil and fry until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes depending on thickness. Remove to a paper towel lined platter.
• To assemble, spread the Spicy Mayonnaise mixture on both inner sides of the toasted pistolettes then layer within the hot fish (or chicken) fillets, romaine, tomatoes and onion slices.
• NOTE: For the chicken version, with a mallet pound skinless, boneless breast fillets to a 1/8" thickness then proceed with recipe instructions.

CRISPY-CHICKEN AND EGG SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, garlic, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Spread on bread. With a paring knife, cut the bone out of each chicken thigh, keeping skin intact.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken and cook, skin side down, until skin is golden brown, about 6 minutes. Flip and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and drizzle with lemon juice.
• Reduce heat to medium and add eggs to skillet. Season and cook until whites are set and yolks are runny, about 3 minutes.
• Assemble sandwiches with bread, tomato, chicken, egg, and parsley.

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a deep skillet on medium high or 350 degrees.
• 2. While oil is heating, in a large bowl, whisk together milk and egg. Pour into a shallow dish.
• 3. In another shallow dish, sift together flour, salt, pepper, cajun seasoning and garlic powder.
• 4. Butterfly and half both chicken breasts then slice crosswise in half to make 8 thinner slices. Pound out chicken to even 1/2 inch thickness.
• 5. Dip chicken in flour mixture, then in egg mixture then back into flour mixture. Shake off excess.
• 6. Fry in hot oil 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels or metal rack.
• 7. Toast buns under broiler for 4 minutes or so.
• 8. Spread buns with mayo and add lettuce and tomato if desired.
• 9. Serve!