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.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Raazik khan
[email protected]This sandwich was amazing! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Alexander Ameh
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ahmad niazi niazi
[email protected]This sandwich is so good! I love the crispy chicken and the tangy sauce. It's the perfect meal for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Kaiden Cork
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Emelin Amzah
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the sandwich turned out great! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
ramcharan Das
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The chicken was so crispy and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
ed Yaro
[email protected]This sandwich was amazing! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Asmita Raya
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Tufail Memon
[email protected]This sandwich is so good! I love the crispy chicken and the tangy sauce. It's the perfect meal for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Envee Dior
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Charity Mutumwa
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the sandwich turned out great! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ruboul Hosean
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The chicken was so crispy and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Marcella Sumner
[email protected]This sandwich was amazing! I loved the combination of the crispy chicken, tangy sauce, and soft bun. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Marquis da pug
[email protected]I've been looking for a good fried chicken sandwich recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely the best I've tried. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I'll be making this again for sure!
Andrew Stephenson
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and well-seasoned, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
Nanziri Mariam
[email protected]This sandwich was so good! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.