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    Home » Chicken Recipes

    Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

    Published: Feb 7, 2020 · Modified: Jul 20, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Next time you have a craving for 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 so easy and can be customized in any way you want!

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    • Why this buttermilk fried chicken sandwich recipe is awesome
    • Ingredients
    • How to make a buttermilk chicken sandwich
    • What does buttermilk do for chicken?
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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 this sandwich
    fried chicken sandwich

    Ingredients

    • Chicken breasts
    • Buttermilk
    • Flour
    • Oil
    • Eggs
    • Rolls
    • Black pepper
    • Salt
    • Garlic powder
    • Onion powder
    ingredients for a fried chicken sandwich

    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.

    tenderizing chicken breasts

    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.

    dipping chicken in buttermilk and flour


    Now dip the chicken breasts in the whisk beaten eggs and dredge through the flour mixture a second time.

    preparing fried chicken sandwich


    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.

    buttermilk fried chicken sandwich on a plate
    So many ways to top this sandwich. We love serving it with fries or onion rings.

    When the chicken is ready, place it on toasted sliced brioche buns or rolls. Enjoy this crispy chicken sandwich recipe!

    You have more important things to do than spend hours meal planning. I let Eat At Home Meal Plans take care of meal planning for me and it has made my life so much simpler.

    crispy buttermilk fried chicken sandwich on plate with spatula

    📖 Recipe

    Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

    You can make this crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe at home. It is so easy and can be customized in any way you want!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dinner, lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 617kcal
    Author: Vicky

    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

    Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 233mg | Sodium: 941mg | Potassium: 995mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 13mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    What kind of bun goes best with a fried chicken sandwich?

    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.

    What toppings should I serve with a fried chicken sandwich?

    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...

    What can I do if I don't have buttermilk?

    You can substitute plain yogurt for the buttermilk.

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    Comments

    1. Alisha Rodrigues

      February 12, 2020 at 2:35 am

      5 stars
      These remind me of the restaurant-style fried chicken, perfectly crisp outside with simple ingredients and flavors. Looks absolutely delicious...

    2. Safira

      February 12, 2020 at 1:05 am

      5 stars
      We loved these chicken burgers. The buttermilk meant that the meat remained so moist and was really flavourful. Simply divine!

    3. adriana

      February 11, 2020 at 11:08 pm

      5 stars
      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.

    4. stephanie

      February 11, 2020 at 7:02 pm

      5 stars
      My son loves chicken sandwiches and this was one of his favorites!

    5. Scarlet

      February 08, 2020 at 7:09 am

      My husband loves chicken sandwiches so thanks for this fried chicken sandwich recipe. It looks so yummy!

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