Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crispy Chicken Sandwich, featuring a perfectly fried chicken breast nestled between a soft bun, topped with fresh lettuce and zesty sriracha mayo. This homemade version brings the delightful crunch and savory flavor of your favorite fast-food sandwich right to your kitchen, making it the perfect choice for game day or a cozy dinner at home. Enjoy customizable toppings and sauces to create your ideal sandwich experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha (or hot sauce)
- Lettuce leaves for topping
- Burger buns
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Set up a breading station: combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, and salt in one bowl; place panko breadcrumbs in another.
- Dredge marinated chicken first in the flour mixture, then dip back into buttermilk, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F/175°C). Fry chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Assemble the sandwich: spread mayonnaise mixed with sriracha on both sides of the bun, add lettuce, then top with crispy chicken.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg