Quick Crispy Chicken Sandwich
A crispy chicken sandwich doesn’t need complicated steps or hours in the kitchen. This version keeps things quick but still gives you that golden crunch and tender inside that everyone loves. It’s great for busy nights or when you just want something satisfying without spending a lot of time cooking.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts sliced horizontally into 4 thin fillets
- 1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup milk mixed with 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs panko works best
- Oil for frying
- 4 buns
- Lettuce tomato slices, and pickles
- Mayo or your favourite sauce
Instructions
Prep the chicken
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Place the chicken fillets in a bowl with buttermilk. Let them sit for 10 minutes while you prep everything else. This keeps the meat juicy and tender.
Make the coating
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In a shallow bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, add the breadcrumbs. This two-part coating gives the sandwich its crisp finish.
Coat the chicken
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Lift each fillet from the buttermilk, let the excess drip off, and press it into the flour mix. Dip it back into the buttermilk, then into the breadcrumbs. Press gently so the coating sticks well.
Fry until golden
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Heat oil in a pan over medium. Fry the chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp and cooked through. Set aside on a rack or paper towel so it stays crunchy.
Build your sandwich
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Lightly toast the buns. Spread mayo or your chosen sauce on both sides. Add lettuce, tomato, pickles, and top with the crispy chicken fillet.
