How I Developed The Perfect Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado spread is healthier while maintaining creaminess.

Marinate chicken breast in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.

In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and baking powder.

Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Remove chicken and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Toast the burger buns in the remaining oil until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun.

Place fried chicken on the bun, followed by lettuce and pickles.

Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

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