Name: Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 272 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 cups buttermilk; 1 Tbsp hot sauce (may adjust to taste); 2 cups all purpose flour; 3/4 cup corn starch; 2 tsp seasoned salt; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp granulated garlic; 1 tsp ground mustard; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried dill; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp ground cayenne (optional); 3 large eggs; 3 Tbsp cold water; 8 cups peanut or canola oil for frying; 4 lightly toasted brioche buns; assorted condiments for serving i.e. pickles mayonnaise, lettuce

Skip the drive through and make your own Crispy Chicken Sandwich at home. The secret to the crispy flavorful breading is combining a mixture of special seasonings, all purpose flour with the addition of corn starch for a superior crunch.

The Great Chicken Sandwich Debate

While America’s love of a crispy chicken sandwich isn’t new, it has been in the news of late with fast food establishments touting that they have the very best. Admittedly, each of them bring their own unique flavors to the table. At the end of the day, it is possible to enjoy a homemade version at your own kitchen table. The beauty of making these sandwiches at home is, you can personalize the seasonings to your own taste. My kids love popcorn chicken and chicken tenders for dinner any night of the week and, I’ve never seen them turn away from a platter of Southern fried chicken.. Adding a chicken sandwich to the rotation gives us one more way to enjoy a classic.

Ways To Personalize

The purpose of pounding the chicken is to ensure that the chicken pieces are proportional in thickness for even cooking. Use the flat side of the meat mallet not the tenderizing side, pounding just until even but, not completely flat.
The buttermilk brine adds flavor and moisture to the chicken. You may adjust the amount of hot sauce in the brine by decreasing, or increasing, to suit the taste of those you’re serving. It can also be left out for those who prefer less heat.
This crispy chicken features a delicious and unique blend of seasonings in the coating. Don’t be intimidate by the list, you may adjust to your taste using what you have on hand. The amount of cayenne may also be adjusted or omitted all together, if desired.
A whisk works perfectly to combine the dry ingredients for the breading. Take care to evenly distribute the seasonings throughout for the best end result.
Double dipping the chicken will lend a thicker coating. If you like a thick breading, simply dip the chicken pieces into the egg wash and flour twice. Press the coating onto each piece so it will adhere.
Make your own spicy mayonnaise by adding creole seasoning, a little creole mustard, garlic and hot sauce for a kick. Zatarains’s and Tony Chachere’s both have great blends among many others, that are readily available on the spice aisle of the grocery store.
We also love a drizzle of comeback sauce on our chicken sandwich or as a dip for chicken tenders.

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