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Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

With spicy butter and honey buttermilk slaw. This one is insanely good friends.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to about 1/2” thick then cut in half to make 6 cutlets
  • Oil for frying

For the marinade:

  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

For the Breading:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne

For the Spicy Butter:

  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1-2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Slaw:

  • 4 cups coleslaw mix
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp celery seed

For Serving:

  • 6 buns
  • Bread and butter pickles

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken:

  • In a large bowl mix together the buttermilk, salt, pepper and cayenne.
  • Add in the chicken pieces and lightly toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours to overnight. I've even skipped the marinating and I'm still very happy.

Make the slaw:

  • In a medium bowl combine the coleslaw mix, buttermilk, mayo, vinegar, honey, salt, pepper and celery seed.
  • Mix well and set aside.

Bread the Chicken:

  • Lift each piece of chicken out of the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off, and dredge both sides in the flour mixture.
  • Repeat with all pieces.
  • Lay the pieces on a wire rack or a baking sheet.

**Option to double dredge - Return each chicken piece to the buttermilk, turn over once and then dredge in the flour again.**

    Make the Butter:

    • Melt the butter in a small skillet. Add in the cayenne, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
    • Stir well and keep warm.

    Fry the Chicken:

    • Heat about and inch of oil in a heavy skillet. Drop a small pinch of the flour in the oil and if it sizzles, the oil is ready.
    • Carefully lay the chicken pieces in the oil (in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan).
    • Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned, crispy and cooked through.
    • Remove the chicken pieces to a plate and brush each pieces with the spicy butter mixture.

    Assemble:

    • Lay a piece of chicken on a bun, top with slaw and pickles.
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