Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe

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Got a craving for some crispy chicken? Why not satisfy that craving with this delicious Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe? Everything about it is homemade… and the chicken is cooked to absolute perfection, boasting the perfect texture and consistency!

Welcome back, foodie friends! I hope you’re hungry because today, I am sharing my very special Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Aileen, and I love sharing recipes that I make for my own family. As a busy mom, I always aim to make my recipes delicious, accessible, and budget-friendly.

Some of my other budget-friendly recipes are instant pot chicken fajitas, air fryer parmesan chicken, and air fryer ravioli.

A Crispy Chicken Sandwich, sitting on a white plate, on colorful place mats, ready to be served.

What is a Crispy Chicken Sandwich?

My homemade chicken sandwich (which is sometimes referred as a “fried chicken sandwich”) consists of a generous piece of chicken breast, battered and fried to perfection. The cooked chicken is then sandwiched between two hamburger buns. You can add your own sandwich toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, etc.

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My Family LOVES Sandwiches! Got Any More Recipes?

I’m thrilled that you asked! My family’s the same: we love making sandwiches, especially when we’re short on time but still want something delicious and comforting. Be sure to check out my other sandwich recipes:

Air Fryer Turkey Club Sandwich

Crispy Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Crock Pot French Dip

A serving of homemade fried chicken sandwich, on a square, white plate – sitting on a colorful place mat.

What Makes These Sandwiches So Special?

Trust me when I say, once you take a big bite out of this buttermilk chicken sandwich, you’ll be wanting more! The secret to this recipe is marinated chicken! Each chicken breast sits in buttermilk for twenty minutes. Because buttermilk is high in acidity, it helps further tenderize the chicken and prevents it from becoming too tough and chewy.

It’s Important To Use A Meat Mallet

The first step in making this Crispy Chicken Sandwich recipe is to flatten the chicken with a meat mallet. Remember when we talked about tenderizing the meat with the help of buttermilk? Well, flattening the chicken is also an important step. By flattening the meat and then letting it sit in the buttercream, you get an ultra-tender piece of chicken breast… and each bite is mouthwatering!

Aerial shot of a Crispy Chicken Sandwich, served on a white plate on a wooden table with patterned place mats.

What Can I Serve With My Fried Chicken Sandwich?

The ultimate in comfort food, my fried chicken sandwich pairs perfectly well with:

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

Air Fryer Red Potatoes

Easy Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower Parmesan

Aerial shot of a Crispy Chicken Sandwich, served on a white plate on a wooden table with patterned place mats.
Fried chicken breast, sandwiched between two burger buns and served on a white plate. The plate itself sits on a wooden table with some place mats and a spatula.
A Crispy Chicken Sandwich, sitting on a white plate, on colorful place mats, ready to be served.

Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Aileen Clark
Got a craving for some crispy chicken? Whynot satisfy that craving with this delicious Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe?Everything about it is homemade… and the chicken is cooked to absoluteperfection, boasting the perfect texture and consistency!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 2417 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 hamburger buns

Instructions
 

  • Gather the ingredients
    Bird’s eye view of ingredients on a wooden cutting board required to make a Crispy Sandwich Recipe
  • Use a meat mallet to flatten the chicken to 1/2-inch thick. Cut the chicken to fit the bun, if desired.
    Using a meat mallet to tenderize two pieces of chicken breast on a wooden cutting board
  • Place the flattened chicken in a rimmed dish and cover with buttermilk. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
    Coating a large piece of raw chicken breast in buttermilk, followed by flour
  • Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow bowling stir.
  • Place the eggs in a second shallow bowl. Whisk the eggs until well beaten.
  • Dredge the chicken breast in flour so it is evenly coated.
    Ingredients required to make a homemade Crispy Chicken Sandwich recipe – including chicken, a plate of eggs, buttermilk, and flour
  • Next, place the chicken in the egg and turn to coat. Shake off any access.
  • Finally, dip the chicken in the flour a second time.
    Two pieces of chicken breast coated with flour, sitting on a white plate.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, carefully place the chicken into the hot oil. Cook 12 minutes, turning half-way through. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken on the buns. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 2417kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 20gFat: 229gSaturated Fat: 37gPolyunsaturated Fat: 127gMonounsaturated Fat: 53gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 177mgSodium: 1566mgPotassium: 361mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 439IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 238mgIron: 5mg
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Got a craving for some crispy chicken? Why not satisfy that craving with this delicious Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe? Everything about it is homemade… and the chicken is cooked to absolute perfection, boasting the perfect texture and consistency!
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