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Fried Chicken Sandwich

Few handheld dishes are as reliable as Fried Chicken Sandwich: a crispy fried chicken cutlet on a bun with pickles. Keeping the oil at the right temperature is what separates crisp, greaseless results from soggy ones.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Total: 35 min

35Minutes

4Servings

4.6Rating

MediumLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

Built for contrast -- a crisp exterior with a tender, juicy interior.
Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.
A tried-and-true version of a classic, with nothing unnecessary added.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

4 chicken breasts, pounded thin
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups flour
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
oil for frying
4 brioche buns
pickles and mayo

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

805Calories

24gFat

81gCarbs

67gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Soak the chicken in buttermilk 30 minutes. Whisk the flour with paprika, salt, and pepper.
Step 2
Dredge each cutlet in the seasoned flour, pressing to coat.
Step 3
Heat 1/2 inch of oil to 350 degrees F. Fry the cutlets 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and 165 degrees F inside. Drain.
Step 4
Toast the buns and spread with mayo.
Step 5
Add the crispy chicken and a stack of pickles.
Step 6
Cap and serve hot and crunchy.

Cook's tips

Keep the oil between batches at the target temperature; frying too many pieces at once cools the oil and makes the coating greasy instead of crisp.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.

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