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Crispy Chicken Sandwich Delight Easy Homemade Recipe with Fresh Veggies

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A quick and easy crispy chicken sandwich with a perfectly crunchy double-dipped crust, fresh veggies, and a tangy homemade sauce. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 450g), pounded to even thickness
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten (room temperature)
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tsp lemon juice)
  • Vegetable oil for frying (grapeseed oil recommended)
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
  • 6–8 dill pickle slices
  • Optional: thinly sliced red onion
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (Duke’s or Hellmann’s recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce or sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 soft sandwich buns or brioche buns, toasted lightly
  • Butter for toasting buns (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pound each chicken breast to about ½ inch (1.25 cm) thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together beaten eggs and buttermilk until smooth. In another bowl, combine flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Double-dip each chicken breast: first into the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then into the egg-buttermilk batter, and back into the flour mixture. Press flour gently to adhere.
  4. Pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil into a skillet and heat over medium-high until 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry chicken breasts carefully without overcrowding for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Remove chicken and drain on a wire rack over a baking tray. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Lightly butter sandwich buns and toast until golden and slightly crisp.
  9. Assemble sandwiches by spreading sauce on both bun halves, layering shredded lettuce, tomato slices, fried chicken breast, pickles, and optional onion slices. Top with the other bun half and serve immediately.

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt chicken. Drain fried chicken on a wire rack to keep crust crispy. Toast buns lightly to prevent sogginess. For extra crispiness, let chicken rest longer on wire rack before assembling. Can bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes as a lighter alternative.

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