Embark on a culinary journey to savor the epitome of fried chicken sandwiches, where crispy meets juicy in perfect harmony. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a selection of delectable recipes that cater to every palate. From the classic Southern-style fried chicken sandwich, bursting with bold flavors, to the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, bringing a fiery kick, there's a recipe here to satisfy your cravings. Discover the secrets behind achieving that golden-brown, perfectly seasoned crust encasing tender, succulent chicken. Learn the art of creating a variety of tantalizing sauces, from the creamy and tangy to the spicy and smoky, to complement your sandwich. Explore the world of toppings, from the classic pickles and coleslaw to unexpected yet harmonious additions, and discover how they elevate the overall experience. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
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BUTTERMILK-FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: buttermilk, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, plain greek yogurt, fresh dill, garlic powder, lemon juice, grated parmesan cheese, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, peanut or vegetable oil, softened butter, brioche burger buns, butter lettuce, tomatoes
Provided by Robert Broadfoot
Categories Lunch
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the buttermilk marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Toss in the chicken thighs in the marinade to coat. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator, or overnight.
- Make the dill dressing: In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, dill, garlic powder, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Cover and let sit for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator to chill.
- Make the seasoned flour: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder. Dip the marinated chicken in the flour mixture until the chicken is completely covered.
- Heat the oil in a deep pot until it reaches 350˚F (180˚C). Do not fill more than halfway with oil. Carefully fry the chicken for 7 minutes, or until cooked through.
- The internal temperature should reach 165˚F (75˚C), and the chicken should be golden brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Butter the cut sides of the burger buns, then toast on the hot skillet until browned and crisp. Build the sandwiches with the toasted buns, lettuce, fried chicken, tomato slices, and dill dressing.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 13 grams
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
These are pretty darn close to those Chick-fil-A sandwiches found in the mall food court. I like to make them on Sundays. Serve with waffle fries!
Provided by RainbowJewels
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even thickness. Cut each breast in half and place in a bowl. Pour pickle brine on top and let sit for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, mix flour, powdered sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, celery salt, and basil in a bowl.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in another bowl.
- Drain liquid from the chicken and rinse off briefly. Shake any excess liquid from chicken.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, then into the egg-milk mixture, then coat again with the flour. Dip each piece again, if desired.
- Deep-fry chicken, 3 pieces at a time, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Let chicken rest on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet for 5 minutes. While chicken is resting, lightly butter each sandwich bun and toast them in a skillet.
- Add 2 pickle slices to the bottom of each bun, then a chicken piece, then top with the other bun. Repeat to make remaining sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.7 calories, Carbohydrate 183.2 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1440.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
COPYCAT FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
I tried to make a copycat Popeyes® fried chicken sandwich and ended up with a hybrid between that and the one from Chick-fil-A®. So you get the best of both worlds and what's more, this DIY version never runs out, not even on Sundays.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 2h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Whisk buttermilk, salt, hot sauce, and ranch dressing mix together in a large bowl. Cut diagonal slits into the thick ends of chicken breasts and toss into marinade until well coated. Transfer to the refrigerator to marinate for 2 to 4 hours.
- Meanwhile, make the breading: Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, cayenne, and ranch dressing mix together in a shallow dish.
- Make the wash: Whisk egg, buttermilk, and milk together in another bowl until combined.
- Use a fork to pull chicken from marinade, letting any excess drip off. Dip into the breading to coat both sides; shake off any excess. Dip into egg wash mixture to saturate surface; return to breading to coat, shake off excess, and repeat once more. Let sit on a wire rack to dry, at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer to between 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Fry chicken breasts in the hot oil until golden, crispy, and no longer pink in the centers, 4 to 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate topped with crinkled up aluminum foil to prevent bottoms from getting soggy.
- Spread mayonnaise over hamburger bun halves. Stuff with pickles and chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 811.1 calories, Carbohydrate 74.6 g, Cholesterol 139.8 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 3181.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH SLAW AND SPICY MAYO
Steps:
- For spicy mayo and slaw:
- Mix garlic, mayonnaise, and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl; cover and chill. Toss onion, jalapeño, cabbage, pickles, and pickle juice in a large bowl to combine; cover and chill.
- For fried chicken and assembly:
- Whisk flour, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl. Pour buttermilk into another shallow bowl. Working with 1 piece at a time, dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in buttermilk, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Dredge again in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Pour oil into a large heavy skillet to a depth of 1/2". Prop deepfry thermometer in oil so bulb is submerged. Heat over medium heat until thermometer registers 350°F.
- Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a baking sheet; season with salt. Spread cut sides of rolls with butter. Heat another large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook rolls buttered side down until browned and crisp, about 1 minute.
- Spread with spicy mayo. Build sandwiches with rolls, chicken, and cabbage slaw.
SPICY FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 2 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and hot sauce. In another bowl, toss the cabbage, parsley and jalapeno with the pickle juice.
- Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet to 350 degrees F.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, pepper, cayenne and salt. Pour the buttermilk into another shallow dish. Working with one piece at a time, dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip in the buttermilk and allow the excess to drip off. Dredge again in the flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Spread the bottom of each sandwich roll with the spicy mayo mixture. Layer on the pickles and fried chicken. Drizzle with honey, then top with some slaw and the sandwich roll tops.
EZ FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Fast, easy chicken sandwiches.
Provided by Robert F. Gill
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix flour, paprika, and garlic together in a shallow bowl. Coat chicken thoroughly with flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook chicken in hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Layer chicken, tomato, and lettuce on whole wheat buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 260.9 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH HOT HONEY
Make and share this Fried Chicken Sandwich With Hot Honey recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Food.com
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Fried Chicken:.
- In a shallow baking dish whisk together flour, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Working in batches place the chicken in the flour mixture, turning to coat thoroughly. Pour the buttermilk in another shallow baking dish. Coat the chicken in the buttermilk then place back into the flour to coat one more time. Place the chicken on a wire baking rack over a sheet tray until ready to fry.
- In a cast iron pan add enough oil to fill about 2 inches up the sides of the pan. Heat the oil to 350 degrees over medium high heat. Fry the chicken in batches turning once until golden brown and cooked through. The breast should be done in about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and season with salt.
- Build the sandwiches by placing the fried chicken on a bun and topping with the slaw, hot honey and pickles.
- Slaw: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Hot Honey:.
- In a small saucepan combine ingredients. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes then remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
FRIED CHICKEN BISCUIT SANDWICH RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless skinless chicken thighs, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, buttermilk, dill pickle brine, all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, unsalted butter, buttermilk, melted butter, flaky sea salt, canola oil, all purpose flour, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, buttermilk
Provided by Matt Ciampa
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Marinate the chicken: Generously season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then place in a large zip-top bag. Pour in 2 cups (480 G) of buttermilk and the pickle brine. Close the bag and place inside a large bowl. Marinate the chicken thighs in the refrigerator for 6 hours, or up to overnight.
- Make the biscuits: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Using a pastry cutter or a fork, incorporate the butter into the dry ingredients, leaving large chunks.
- Slowly pour in the buttermilk and fold with a rubber spatula until a thick dough forms.
- Lightly dust a clean surface with flour and turn the dough out onto it. Bring the dough together into one large piece.
- Adding more flour as needed, roll the dough out with a rolling pin to about 1 inch (2 ½ cm) thick. Using a 3-inch (7 cm) round biscuit cutter or small glass, cut out 6 biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. It's okay if the biscuits are touching.
- Brush the biscuits with the melted butter and sprinkle with flaky salt. Reserve the remaining melted butter.
- Bake the biscuits for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Fry the chicken: Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Heat the canola oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F (180°C). Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Add the buttermilk a bit at a time and stir with a rubber spatula to incorporate into the dry ingredients. It should be clumpy.
- Transfer a chicken thigh directly from the marinade to the flour mixture. Evenly coat the chicken all over, pressing to adhere the dry ingredients. Set on the wire rack and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Working 3 pieces at a time, add the chicken to the hot oil and cook until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally to make sure the chicken browns evenly. Remove from the oil and let drain on paper towels. Season with salt.
- Cut the biscuits in half and brush one side with the reserved melted butter. Top with a piece of fried chicken and the other half of the biscuit.
- Enjoy!
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH SRIRACHA AIOLI AND ASIAN SLAW
Steps:
- For the chicken: Break down the chickens, removing all bones. Remove the tenders. Pound the breasts and thighs separately. Sprinkle all of the chicken pieces with salt.
- Preheat the oven to 220 degrees F. In a food processor, puree the chicken tenders with the cream, garlic, egg white, a touch of soy sauce and some yuzu kosho until smooth. Using this mixture, glue the thigh and breast together like a sandwich. Cook the chicken for 30 minutes. Cool the chicken in the refrigerator.
- Preheat a deep fryer with canola oil until a deep-frying thermometer inserted into the oil reaches 350 degrees F.
- Beat the milk and eggs together for an egg wash. Dust the chicken in the seasoned flour, then dip in the egg wash and coat with the panko. Deep fry until golden brown and warm on the inside. Keep the oil hot for later use.
- For the aioli: Put the Sriracha, fish sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, vinegar, yuzu kosho, yuzo and garlic in a blender. Blend while slowly adding the canola oil until thick. Transfer to a squirt bottle.
- For the slaw: Place the carrots, cabbage and scallions in a bowl along with the peanuts. Marinate with the fish sauce, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, yuzu juice and yuzu kosho.
- For the chips: Peel and cut the potatoes using a mandoline into gaufrettes. Soak in cold water. Fry the potatoes golden brown, and then season with kosher salt.
- Layer the aioli, fried chicken, some cilantro leaves, papaya slices and a drizzle of sesame seed oil on the buns, and serve with the chips on the side.
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH SPICY MAYONNAISE
Steps:
- Pour the kefir, or buttermilk, or yogurt into a small dish and stir in the ½ teaspoon of hot smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon of salt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup. Peel the garlic and mince or grate it in, too. Give a good stir, then add the chicken thigh and turn it in the marinade to make sure it's well coated. Cover the dish, then leave for at least 4 hours or up to 2 days in the fridge. (If you simply cannot wait that long, leave the chicken in its marinade out on the kitchen countertop for 20-40 minutes.)
- Take the chicken, in its marinade, out of the fridge in good time to get to room temperature before you start to cook it.
- Mix the flour with the remaining ¼ teaspoon each of hot smoked paprika and salt in a shallow dish. Lift the chicken out of the marinade, but don't try and shake it off. Dredge both sides of the chicken in the seasoned flour, then dip briefly back into the marinade and dredge again. This double-dredging is essential to get a thick, shaggy coating. You can leave the coated chicken in the flour dish until you fry.
- Mix the garlic mayonnaise with the Chili Crisp oil and honey, and spread both pieces of a split burger bun (or a couple of slices of bread) with it. Put a plate lined with paper towels by (but not dangerously near) the stove, if you want to get rid of any excess fat once the chicken's cooked.
- Pour enough oil into your chosen pan to come about 1½ inches up the sides. Heat until a small piece of bread becomes golden and crisp almost instantly; if you want to be precise, and have a food thermometer, then you want the fat to be at 375ºF when the chicken goes in (and about 350ºF as it cooks).
- Using tongs, gently lower the chicken thigh into the hot oil, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, by which time the coating should be deep gold and very crisp and the chicken completely cooked through. Remove to the waiting paper-lined plate, remembering to take the pan of oil off the heat, and leave to stand for a couple of minutes while you shred some iceberg lettuce and get out your pickles. Put a handful of shredded lettuce on top of the mayo on the bottom slice, top with the fried chicken, add kimchi, pink-pickled onions and any other pickles you want. Scatter with a bit more lettuce and squidge on the top of the bun or second slice of bread. Go in cautiously: I have more than once burned my mouth.
MANTASTIC FRIED CHICKEN AND WAFFLE SANDWICH
Here's a new take on chicken 'n' waffles-made better with beer, bacon, and bourbon. It's the ultimate manly man meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over low heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
- In 6-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Set aside.
- Between pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of a meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2 inch thick. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- In shallow bowl, mix 3/4 cup Bisquick mix and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder. In another bowl, beat egg and remaining 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder with fork. Dip chicken into egg mixture; coat with Bisquick mixture.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is golden brown. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat maple syrup and 2 tablespoons butter to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in bourbon. Set aside.
- In medium bowl, stir waffle ingredients until blended. Pour slightly less than 2/3 cup batter onto center of hot waffle iron. Close lid of waffle iron. Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Carefully remove waffle. Repeat with remaining batter, making 8 waffle sections.
- To assemble: Place waffle section on plate; top with 3 slices bacon, 1 piece chicken, onion slices and another waffle section. Cut each sandwich in half, serve with syrup for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 2 g
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH GOCHUJANG GLAZE
Jeff loves Korean food. This dish is an homage to Korean-style fried chicken and staple spicy Korean ingredients like gochujang and gochugaru.
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 4h55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the marinade and chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gochujang, brown sugar, vinegar and gochugaru. Transfer 1/4 cup of the mixture to a zip-top bag holding the chicken. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. Reserve the remaining mixture to make the gochujang glaze (refrigerate if the chicken is marinating overnight).
- In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil until a deep-frying thermometer registers 350 degrees F.
- In a pie dish or shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. In a separate pie dish or shallow bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and self-rising flour. Mix 3 tablespoons of the buttermilk-egg mixture into the flour mixture; lightly whisk to work the buttermilk into the dredge to create little crispy, craggily bits.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Dunk the chicken first in the buttermilk-egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture to coat thoroughly. Working in batches if necessary, gently drop the chicken into the oil. Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken is 160 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes. (With the carryover time, it should go up to 165 degrees F.)
- For the ginger mayo: Whisk the mayo, ginger, soy sauce and vinegar together.
- To serve: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk the butter into the bowl of the reserved marinade until smooth.
- Spread each bun top with the ginger mayo. Top with some kimchi.
- Toss the chicken in the glaze and place on the bun bottoms. Sprinkle the chicken with sesame seeds. Close the sandwiches.
FRIED CHICKEN AND WAFFLE SANDWICH BITES
Bite-size bacon, beer and bourbon...how could chicken 'n waffles get any better?
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 1h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over low heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
- Between pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 2-inch pieces. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- In shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup Bisquick mix and the chipotle powder. In another bowl, beat egg with fork. Dip chicken into egg mixture; coat with Bisquick mixture.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is golden brown. Meanwhile, in another small bowl, stir together Maple-Bourbon Butter ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat waffle iron. In medium bowl, stir Beer Waffle ingredients until blended. Pour about 1 tablespoon batter onto center of each quarter of hot waffle iron. Close lid of waffle iron. Bake about 2 minutes or until steaming stops. Carefully remove waffles. Repeat with remaining batter, making 32 small waffles.
- To assemble: Place waffle section on plate; spread Maple-Bourbon Butter on waffle, top with 1 half slice bacon, 1 piece chicken, and another waffle section.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CHICKEN AND BACON PAN-FRIED SANDWICH
From a feature in our local paper. I have based cooking time on having to cook the sandwich in 2 batches.
Provided by ImPat
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 26m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the bacon under a preheated hot grill (broiler) and cook for 1-2 minutes or until crispy.
- Place the maonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, chives and chicken in a bowl and mix well to combine.
- Spread both sides of the bread with butter.
- Divide cheese and chicken mixture between 4 slices of bread and sandwich with another slice of bread.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan over low heat and cook the sandwiches in batches in necessary for 3-4 minutes each side or until golden the cheese is melted.
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH CABBAGE SLAW, PICKLES, AMERICAN CHEESE AND MAPLE MUSTARD SAUCE
Steps:
- For the slaw: To a large bowl, add the cabbage, a generous pinch of salt, vinegar, carrots, onion and garlic. Toss to combine, then set aside to sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the mayonnaise and mix to combine.
- For the quick pickles: To a bowl or container, add the vinegar, 1 cup water, the salt, sugar and hot sauce. Stir well to combine. Add the cucumbers, then allow to sit for 20 minutes.
- For the chicken: Fill a deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot with 2 inches of canola oil. Heat to 350 degrees F. Set a rack inside a rimmed sheet pan.
- To a large bowl, add 1 tablespoon of the garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of the onion powder, 1 tablespoon of the chipotle powder, mustard powder and buttermilk. Add the chicken and submerge, ensuring the chicken is fully coated. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes. To another large bowl, add the flour, the remaining 1 tablespoon garlic powder, the remaining 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon of the salt and the baking soda. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon salt and the remaining 1 teaspoon chipotle powder.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture and place into the seasoned flour. Toss until the chicken is fully coated, then transfer it back into the buttermilk, and then back into the seasoned flour so the chicken is double coated. Dust off any excess flour, and gently place the chicken into the hot oil. Fry the chicken in batches until the crust is golden brown and crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes. Place on the prepared sheet pan and season the chicken immediately with the chipotle salt. Transfer to the oven and continue to cook for another 5 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- For the maple mustard sauce: Mix the Dijon and maple syrup in a small bowl to combine.
- To assemble: Spread some of the maple mustard sauce followed by a slice of cheese on the top and bottom of each bun. Add the fried chicken, then the slaw and finally the pickles. Serve with more maple mustard sauce on the side for dipping.
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
A buttermilk fried chicken thigh with unbelievably crisp skin is the centerpiece of this hearty sandwich. It's served on a squishy bun with homemade tartar sauce, shredded lettuce, and dill pickles-an easy, perfect lunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs
Time 1h5m
Yield Makes 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Tartar Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon. Stir in capers and tarragon; season to taste with salt and pepper. (Makes 1/2 cup.)
- Sandwich: Remove oysters from chicken thighs and set aside. Working with one at a time, pound each thigh between two pieces of plastic to an even 1/8-inch thickness. Let sit, covered with plastic, at room temperature while preparing remaining ingredients, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- Fill a medium heavy pot, preferably cast-iron, about halfway with oil. Heat oil over medium-high to 375 degrees. Meanwhile, whisk together buttermilk and Old Bay or hot sauce in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. In a shallow dish, season 1 cup flour with salt and pepper; whisk to combine. In a separate shallow dish, season remaining 1 1/2 cups flour with baking powder, salt, and pepper and whisk to combine. Add 1/3 cup buttermilk mixture and stir together to create ragged clumps. Working with two pieces at a time, dredge chicken in plain flour mixture, then buttermilk mixture. Let excess drip off, then dip in clumpy flour mixture, pressing firmly to adhere and making sure chicken is completely coated. If wet spots are visible, press in more coating.
- Fry until golden brown and cooked through, adjusting heat as needed to keep oil between 360 and 380 degrees, about 3 minutes. Drain on a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Repeat with remaining chicken. To serve, lightly butter both sides of roll and place in the oven to lightly toast. Spread roll with tartar sauce, then top with chicken, lettuce, and pickles.
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
This sandwich was originally a limited-edition item at Federal Donuts, but it was such a hit that it became a mainstay and their #1 bestseller. The crispy chicken, dusted with zippy ranch dressing powder, is perfectly complemented by Spicy Rooster Sauce, gooey American cheese, and crunchy pickle slices.
Provided by Michael Solomonov
Categories main-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, add salt, mustard powder, and onion powder; stir well to combine. On a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, lay out the chicken breasts and sprinkle with the spice cure, coating evenly on both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
- Make Spicy Rooster Sauce: In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt, and cayenne. Stir together until the sauce is smooth and thoroughly combined. Set aside.
- Make the batter: In a large bowl, add the cornstarch, flour, and salt. Slowly pour in the cold water, whisking continuously, until the mixture is smooth and the consistency of thin pancake batter. Add more water as needed to thin the batter.
- Heat oil: Clip a deep fry thermometer onto a large, heavy pot. Add enough oil to fully submerge the chicken pieces-about halfway up the side of the pot. (Oil expands as it heats, so don't overfill the pot.) Heat the oil over low heat until it goes past 300 degrees F. (It's fine if the oil temperature goes up to 350 degrees F, because it will drop once the chicken goes in.) Coat chicken: When the oil is hot, add all the chicken into the batter and fully coat each piece.
- First fry: Hold one end of a chicken breast with tongs and allow excess batter to drip off. Gently swirl the tip of the piece in the hot oil to set the crust; this will prevent the chicken from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Then ease the rest of the piece into the oil. Repeat with all the chicken pieces. Fry for 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or spider strainer to make sure the chicken pieces don't stick together or to the bottom of the pot. If they do stick, gently separate them; try not to tear the delicate crust! In the meantime, use the slotted spoon to remove and discard any bits of floating batter in the oil.
- After 3 minutes, use the slotted spoon to carefully transfer the chicken pieces to a rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet. (The chicken won't be fully cooked-there's a second fry.) Let the chicken rest for at least 10 minutes at room temperature. While it hangs out, reheat the oil to 350 degrees F. (Note: The chicken can be made to this point up to 1 day ahead, then cooled and refrigerated; bring it back to room temperature before the second fry.) Second fry: Fry the chicken pieces again, for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain, season, and assemble: With the slotted spoon, transfer the chicken pieces to drain on the rack again. Shake ranch dressing seasoning over the fried chicken breasts, coating well on both sides. Place 1 or 2 slices of cheese on top of the hot chicken. Spread about 1 tablespoon Spicy Rooster Sauce on the bottom half of a bun, followed by several pickle slices. Place the chicken, cheese-side up, on the bottom bun and cover with the top. Repeat with remaining buns. Serve immediately with remaining Spicy Rooster Sauce on the side.
Tips:
- Use buttermilk to marinate the chicken. This will help to tenderize the chicken and give it a flavorful coating.
- Double-coat the chicken in flour. This will help to create a crispy crust.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil. This will help to ensure that the chicken cooks evenly and quickly.
- Let the chicken rest before serving. This will help to keep the chicken juicy.
- Serve the chicken sandwich with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheese, and pickles.
Conclusion:
The fried chicken sandwich is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different ways to prepare it, there's sure to be a fried chicken sandwich recipe that everyone will love. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a special occasion dish, the fried chicken sandwich is a great option.
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