Description
A recipe for a savory chicken sandwich inspired by Popeyes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 brioche buns
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Pickle slices, to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally to create four thinner cutlets.
- Place chicken cutlets in a bowl and pour buttermilk over them. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each cutlet in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place coated chicken cutlets in the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
- While chicken is frying, lightly butter the cut sides of the brioche buns. Toast them in a dry skillet or under the broiler until golden.
- Spread mayonnaise on the bottom halves of the toasted buns.
- Place a fried chicken cutlet on top of the mayonnaise.
- Top with pickle slices.
- Place the top half of the bun over the pickles.
- Repeat for the remaining sandwiches.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for crispy chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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