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Crispy Chicken Delight

Crispy Chicken Delight

Discover the ultimate Crispy Chicken Delight recipe! Perfectly crunchy, juicy, and flavorful, this game-changing sandwich is easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved into cutlets
  • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (e.g., Franks Red Hot)
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • as needed Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
  • 6 pieces burger buns, buttered and toasted
  • 6 leaves green lettuce
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 2 pieces dill pickles, sliced into rings
  • as desired mayonnaise or your favorite sauce

Equipment

  • Soup pot or Dutch oven
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Wire rack and baking sheet
  • Clip-on thermometer
  • Tongs for flipping chicken

Method
 

  1. Pound the chicken cutlets to an even thickness and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Add the chicken, coat well, cover, and marinate in the fridge for 2-4 hours (or overnight).
  3. In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt, pepper, baking powder, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  4. Remove chicken from marinade, dredge in flour mixture, and transfer to a wire rack.
  5. Heat oil in a pot to 350°F. Re-dip chicken in flour for an extra-thick crust. Fry chicken in batches at 300-325°F for 3-4 minutes on one side and 2-3 minutes on the other until golden and cooked through.
  6. Transfer chicken to a wire rack to drain. Toast the buns, and assemble the sandwiches starting with lettuce, then chicken, tomato, pickles, and mayo.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 840mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an ultra-crispy crust, sprinkle a pinch of baking powder into the flour mixture. Store leftover fried chicken separately from buns and toppings to prevent sogginess; reheat in the oven to restore crispiness. If you're looking for healthier alternatives, try baking, air-frying, or using gluten-free options.
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