At Home Chicken Sandwich
Recipe
Skip the drive-thru and fry up delicious, crunchy, golden fried chicken sandwiches at home. And, it’s fail-proof! No deep fryers needed: follow along the video below for step-by-step pan frying instructions.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. water
- 1 package At Home Original Chicken Sandwich Seasoned Coating Mix
- 1 egg
- 1 package of boneless half chicken breasts or thighs (6-8 pieces)
- Vegetable oil, for pan frying
- 6-8 potato rolls or buns, split and lightly toasted
- Mayonnaise, to taste
- Pickle coins
- Lettuce (leaves and shred)
- Cheese slices
Recommended Products
At Home Original Chicken Sandwich Seasoned Coating Mix
Cajun Mashed Pepper Sauce 8 oz
PREPARATION
Prepare
- In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of water and the entire package of dry mix to create a crumbly texture.
- In another bowl, beat 1 egg.
- Pound chicken pieces (boneless half breasts OR thighs) to cook evenly and pat dry.
Heat
- Fill skillet halfway with oil and place over medium-high heat to reach 375° F. Oil is ready to use when a pinch of breading dropped in the oil sizzles without burning.
Fry
- Dip chicken pieces in egg wash and then the dry crumble mix, pressing to coat fully.
- Add chicken to hot oil and cook each side for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove from pan when juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165° F.
Assemble
- Smear mayonnaise on top and bottom buns (add a drizzle of hot sauce, if using).
- Place pickle coins on the bottom bun, then place one fried chicken thigh on top.
- Top chicken with cheese and lettuce, then place top bun on sandwich.
- Enjoy!
PRO TIPS
Crispy Fried Chicken
To create craggy pockets of fried-ness, dribble a few tablespoons of buttermilk over your batter and rub it together to create small clumps.
Fully Flavored Chicken
For deeply flavored chicken, use a salt-and-buttermilk brine (preferred ratios vary). Soak for at least 8 hours and up to 24; rinse off the brine at the end. For a quicker brine, use 2 quarts of water with ½ cup each of salt and sugar – but don’t let it sit more than an hour or it will get very salty!
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