How To Make A Delicious Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often more flavorful and less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients and fiber.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk with vinegar

Plain yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

Wash the chicken breasts with lemon, salt, and cold water, then dry with a paper towel.

Let the chicken sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before cooking.

Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and parsley flakes on both sides.

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup cornstarch with all-purpose flour to create a dredging station.

Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, shake off excess, then dip into buttermilk (add hot sauce if desired), shake off excess again, and return to the flour mixture to coat.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat, ensuring not to overheat or underheat the oil.

Carefully lower the chicken into the hot oil, ensuring to let go gently to avoid splashing.

Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is golden brown, flipping it halfway through cooking.

Prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise and mustard together to taste.

Slice the washed lettuce and tomato, seasoning the tomato with salt and pepper.

Check the chicken for doneness and remove it from the oil when cooked perfectly.

Assemble the sandwich with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, and the mayonnaise-mustard sauce.

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