**Savor the Ultimate Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich: A Culinary Journey for Food Enthusiasts**
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary adventure with our Two-Handed Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwiches, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Picture perfectly golden-brown, juicy, and succulent chicken breasts, expertly seasoned and coated in a crispy, flavorful breading, nestled between soft and fluffy brioche buns. Each bite is an explosion of taste, complemented by a variety of tantalizing sauces and toppings that elevate this sandwich to a gourmet experience. From the classic Southern-style buttermilk ranch to the spicy and tangy Nashville hot sauce, our diverse recipe collection caters to every palate. Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering journey with our Two-Handed Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwiches, a culinary masterpiece that promises to satisfy your cravings and leave you longing for the next bite.
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH RECIPE
These Chicken Sandwiches are crispy on the outside with a juicy center. We're sharing all of our best tips for making flavorful fried chicken breast with a thick and shaggy crust that crunches when you bite into it.
Provided by Natasha Kravchuk
Categories Easy/Medium
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Pound chicken cutlets between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2" thickness so they cook more evenly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. Add Chicken, turning to coat then cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or overnight.
- In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together breading ingredients: flour, salt, pepper, baking powder, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder. Remove a piece of chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off and dip chicken into flour mixture, pressing it on with your hands to coat well. Transfer to a wire rack.
- Heat 1 " oil in a soup pot or dutch oven to 350˚F. Just before frying chicken, dip it into the seasoned flour again for a thick and shaggy exterior.Add chicken, 2 pieces at a time for a smaller pot so you don't crowd and reduce the temperature of the oil too quickly.
- Place chicken into the oil one by one. Adjust the flame to keep the oil temperature at 300-325˚F. Cook 3-4 minutes on the first side or until browned and crisp then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes on the second side or until cooked through and chicken is browned and crisp all over.
- Transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. The internal temperature will continue to rise as it rests. The final resting temperature of the chicken should reach 165˚F.
- Lightly butter and toast the cut sides of your buns and build your crispy chicken sandwiches with desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 1368 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, shallot, garlic, jalapeño, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Place the chicken breasts between 2 pieces of parchment paper and, with a rolling pin or a meat mallet, pound them until they are evenly 1/2 inch thick. Slice each piece of chicken in half crosswise so you have 2 pieces approximately the same size. Place the chicken in the marinade, making sure each piece is well coated, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to (but not more than) 24 hours.
- When ready to cook the chicken, preheat the oven to 300˚. Set a wire rack on a sheet pan and place them in the oven.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, celery salt, 1 tablespoon kosher salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper and set aside.
- Pour oil into a medium (9-inch round by 4 1/2-inch high) Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset, until it is 2 inches deep. Clip on a candy thermometer and heat the oil over high heat until it reaches 350˚. Meanwhile, lift the chicken from the marinade, dredge it in the flour mixture, submerge it again in the marinade, then again in the flour mixture, lightly shaking off the excess. Transfer the chicken to a plate or sheet pan until ready to fry.
- When the oil is 350˚, carefully lower 3 pieces only into the oil with tongs and adjust the heat to keep the oil at 350˚. Don't crowd the chicken! Cook for 5 minutes, turning once to brown evenly. With a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to the sheet pan in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Sprinkle all the chicken with salt and keep warm for up to 15 minutes, until ready to serve.
- To assemble, place the bottom of each bun on a plate, spread with some of the buttermilk herb mayo, then top with a lettuce leaf, 4 pickle slices, then a piece of chicken. Spread the underside of the top bun generously with more of the mayo and place on top of the chicken, mayo side down. Serve while the chicken is still warm.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, scallions, parsley, chives, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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
DOUBLE FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Steps:
- In a 4-inch-deep skillet or pot, add oil to fill by at least half and preheat to 350 degrees F.
- Drop Par-Fried Chicken Thighs into oil (2 to 3 at a time, or as many as will fit without crowding). Fry until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Open potato buns and layer bottoms with Lime Aioli, kimchi, double-fried chicken, Pickles, Ssamjang, cilantro and bun tops. Enjoy!
- In a bowl, whisk together egg, hot sauce, buttermilk, 3/4 cup flour and the pinches of salt and pepper. Add chicken thighs and refrigerate to marinate for at least 2 hours or up to twenty-four hours.
- In a 4-inch-deep skillet or pot, add oil to fill by at least half and preheat to 300 degrees F.
- In a bowl, whisk together baking powder, smoked paprika, white pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, remaining 4 cups flour, 3 tablespoons salt and tablespoon black pepper. Dredge chicken thighs in seasoned flour mix until well coated. Shake off excess flour and fry until light golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove from oil and place on a cooling rack to cool and store.
- Combine mayonnaise, granulated sugar, salt, white pepper, garlic and lime zest and juice in a blender. Use a spatula to scrape sides and continue to blend until fully mixed together. Refrigerate until needed.
- In a small bowl, toss cucumbers and onion with salt. Refrigerate 1 hour, then drain excess liquid. Meanwhile, in a small saucepot, add vinegar, granulated sugar, peppercorns, bay leaf and 1/2 cup water and place on medium heat. Bring to a boil to dissolve sugar, then remove from heat. Allow to cool, then add to salted cucumbers and onions. Let sit overnight in fridge to pickle.
- In a small bowl, combine gochujang, sesame seeds, sesame oil, ginger, honey and garlic until fully incorporated.
COPYCAT FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
After trying all the major fast-food chains' chicken sandwiches, I decided to come up with my own fried chicken sandwich. I know everyone says theirs is better than the original, but mine really is. -Ralph Jones, San Diego, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut each chicken breast horizontally in half; place in a large bowl. Add buttermilk and hot sauce; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight. , Preheat air fryer to 400°. Stir eggs into chicken mixture. In a shallow dish, whisk flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper and salt. Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, firmly patting to help coating adhere. Repeat, dipping chicken again in buttermilk mixture and then dredging in flour mixture., Place chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Using a pastry brush, lightly dab both sides of chicken with oil until no dry breading remains. , In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer in greased air fryer. Cook until a thermometer reads 165° and coating is golden brown and crispy, 7-8 minutes on each side. Remove chicken; keep warm. Toast buns in air fryer until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Top bun bottoms with chicken. If desired, serve with optional toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality, thick-cut chicken breasts for the crispiest results.
- Brine the chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to tenderize it and add flavor.
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or Dutch oven for frying the chicken. This will help to create a crispy crust.
- Heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit before adding the chicken. This will help to prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan.
- Fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown and cooked through. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan, or the chicken will not cook evenly.
- Drain the chicken on a wire rack lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the chicken sandwiches immediately on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
These two-handed crispy fried chicken sandwiches are the perfect meal for a summer cookout or picnic. They are easy to make, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give these sandwiches a try.
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