Next time you crave a chicken sandwich, you don't need to head to a fast food restaurant. You can make this crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe at home. It is one of our favorite sandwich recipes because it can be customized any way you want!
This crispy chicken sandwich makes a complete meal when served with a yummy side like this Traditional Deli Potato Salad.
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Why this buttermilk fried chicken sandwich recipe is awesome
- Buttermilk makes the chicken super tender
- Create a restaurant sandwich at home
- Lots of ways to level up chicken recipes like this one
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Buttermilk
- Flour
- Oil
- Eggs
- Rolls
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
How to make a buttermilk chicken sandwich
Take the chicken breasts and use a meat tenderizer to flatten the breast. Use a knife to cut the chicken breast to fit on a bun.
What does buttermilk do for chicken?
The secret to a crispy fried chicken sandwich is to soak the chicken in buttermilk. Buttermilk tenderizes the chicken without toughening it up. For this fried chicken sandwich, you will need to soak the chicken breasts in a bowl of buttermilk for 30 minutes. Next, dredge the chicken breasts in a shallow dish of flour. This is the key to a crispy buttermilk chicken sandwich.
Now dip the chicken breasts in the whisk beaten eggs and dredge through the flour mixture a second time.
Heat oil in a frying skillet on medium heat. Click here to buy a skillet similar to what I use. Once the oil is heated, carefully place the chicken breasts in the skillet using a pair of tongs like these. Cook until golden brown on each side and the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Purchase a meat thermometer here to check the temperature.
When the chicken is ready, place it on toasted sliced brioche buns or rolls. Enjoy this crispy chicken sandwich recipe!
📖 Recipe
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 eggs
- oil for frying
- 4 rolls
Instructions
- Take the chicken breasts and use a meat mallet to flatten the breast. Use a knife to cut the chicken to fit on a bun.
- Soak the chicken breasts in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
- Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to the flour and mix.
- Dredge the chicken breast in flour.
- Dip the chicken breasts in the beaten eggs.
- Then dredge in flour a second time.
- Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat. Once heated, cook chicken breast in the oil until golden brown on each side & the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Toss on a bun. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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Nutrition
This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.
Frequently asked questions
You can use any kind of bun that you would use for a burger or pulled pork, but I think a Kaiser, brioche or pretzel roll work best.
At this point you can really personalize your buttermilk chicken sandwich. You can set up a topping bar with lettuce, mayo, pickle slices, sliced onions, tomatoes etc...
You can substitute plain yogurt for the buttermilk.
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Alisha Rodrigues says
These remind me of the restaurant-style fried chicken, perfectly crisp outside with simple ingredients and flavors. Looks absolutely delicious...
Safira says
We loved these chicken burgers. The buttermilk meant that the meat remained so moist and was really flavourful. Simply divine!
adriana says
Buttermilk makes the fried chicken so special, I made your recipe and was a complete hit no more fast food just homemade fried chicken at home.
stephanie says
My son loves chicken sandwiches and this was one of his favorites!
Scarlet says
My husband loves chicken sandwiches so thanks for this fried chicken sandwich recipe. It looks so yummy!