I didn’t have much appreciation for a fried chicken sandwich until I moved to the south, something about the sweet, tangy pickles, the seasoning on the chicken and lets not forget everything is better when its fried! This southern style chicken sandwich is the best thing you’ll get it and I know its fried but something just can’t be change. I didn’t want to make this into a air fried version because I know it wouldn’t be the same, plus how often are you frying chicken sandwiches?!?! It’s okay to have a fried chicken sandwich once in a while :).
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
Servings: 2 People
Ingredients
Breading Chicken
- 1 boneless chicken breast sliced in half
- 1 cup buttermilk or milk
- ¼ cup pickle juice
- 2 eggs whisked
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt + pepper each
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- Oil for frying
Sandwich Toppings
- Brioche Buns
- Ice burg lettuce shredded
- Tomatoes sliced
- Onion sliced
- Dill pickles
- Mayonnaise
- Pepperjack Cheese sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl or large ziplock bag, place the pieces of chicken, buttermilk, hot sauce and pickle juice. Marinate over night or at least 30mins.
- In a shallow plate mix together flour, salt +pepper, smoked paprika and set aside. Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl, add salt + pepper and set aside.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture, letting excess drip off. Place chicken in flour mixture, turning to coat, then into the egg mixture and followed by the flour mixture one last time.
- Fry chicken in the hot oil, turning occasionally, until golden brown about 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Toast the buns, add mayonnaise to each side followed by slice of cheese, lettuce tomato, onion and the chicken breast. Enjoy
