Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this Crispy Chicken Sandwich topped with creamy garlic mayo. Picture a perfectly fried chicken breast nestled between soft buns, complemented by fresh lettuce and juicy tomatoes. This sandwich not only satisfies your cravings but also creates memorable moments at any gathering or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Lettuce leaves (to taste)
- Tomato slices (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and spices of choice. Dredge marinated chicken in flour, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Fry chicken for about 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the garlic mayo.
- Toast sandwich buns lightly. Spread garlic mayo on both sides, add lettuce and tomato, then top with crispy chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight. To make it healthier, bake or air-fry the chicken instead of frying. Customize toppings by adding avocado or pickles for extra crunch.