Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Garlic Mayo Recipe
This Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Garlic Mayo is the ultimate comfort food done right — ultra crunchy chicken fillets, layered with crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, and a creamy, garlicky mayo, all stacked inside a perfectly toasted brioche bun. Every bite is juicy, flavorful, and packed with satisfying textures. Ideal for game day, casual lunches, or an upgraded dinner treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, halved and pounded to even thickness
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Garlic Mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
For Assembling:
- 4 brioche burger buns, lightly toasted
- Dill pickle slices
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix flour mixture: Combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Heat oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge chicken: Coat marinated chicken in flour mixture and fry for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prepare garlic mayo: Mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and salt in a bowl.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread garlic mayo on the bun, add lettuce, pickles, fried chicken, more mayo, and cover with the top bun.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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