Crispy Chicken Sandwiches

Indulge in the satisfying crunch of these Ultimate Crispy Chicken Sandwiches! Tender chicken breasts marinated in spiced buttermilk, double-coated for extra crispiness, and paired with a zesty, homemade sauce. Perfect for a comforting meal, these sandwiches promise to delight your taste buds with each bite.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
🐔 4 chicken breasts, halved and pounded to 1/2 inch thick
🥛 2 cups buttermilk (or milk with 2 tbsp of white vinegar)
🌶️ 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
🌶️ 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
🧅 1 tablespoon onion powder
🧄 1 tablespoon garlic powder

For the Flour Coating:
🌾 4 cups of flour
🌽 1/4 cup corn starch
🧂 1/2 tablespoon salt
🌶️ 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
🌶️ 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
🧅 1 tablespoon onion powder
🧄 1 tablespoon garlic powder

For the Sauce:
🥄 1 cup mayonnaise
🌶️ Sriracha, to taste
🧄 Garlic powder, to taste
🧂 Salt, to taste
🌶️ Smoked paprika, to taste
🧅 Onion powder, to taste

Instructions

1- Marinate the Chicken:

In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
Submerge the chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

2- Prepare the Flour Mixture:

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, corn starch, salt, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. This will be your flour coating.

3- Coat the Chicken:

Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off.
Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, then dip it back into the buttermilk, followed by a second coating in the flour mixture. Press gently to ensure an even coat.

4- Fry the Chicken:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Fry the chicken in batches, about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a cooling rack to drain excess oil.

5- Make the Sauce:

In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise with sriracha, garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
Adjust spices to your taste preference.

6- Assemble the Sandwiches:

Spread the sauce on your choice of buns, place the crispy chicken on top, and add your favorite toppings (like pickles, lettuce, or tomato).
Enjoy immediately.

Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Calories: Approximately 550 per serving
Proteins: 33g; Fats: 27g; Carbohydrates: 45g per serving
Equipment: Skillet, bowls, whisk, cooling rack