Description
Indulge in the ultimate summertime treat with these crispy and flavorful fried chicken sandwiches topped with tangy slaw. Perfect for a picnic or barbecue, these sandwiches are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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For the Fried Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon seasoning mix
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar)
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon seasoning mix
- 4–5 cups peanut oil for frying
For the Tangy Slaw:
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Greek yogurt is a good sub)
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Brioche buns
- Swiss cheese
- Pickles, pickled jalapenos, etc.
- Bacon
- Honey dijonnaise (see notes for an easy recipe)
Additional Ingredients:
Instructions
- MARINATE: In a plastic bag or glass bowl, combine the chicken with all the wet ingredients. Marinate in the fridge for 4-6 hours.
- BATTER: In a shallow bowl, combine all the dry ingredients except the oil.
- SLAW: Toss all your slaw ingredients together.
- FRY: Heat the peanut oil in a frying pan. Coat chicken in flour mix and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- ASSEMBLE: Build your ideal fried chicken sandwich with bacon, Swiss cheese, honey dijonnaise, pickles, and slaw!
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning mix to your taste preferences.
- For a quick honey dijonnaise, mix honey and Dijon mustard to taste.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough for frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Fried Chicken Sandwich, Summertime Recipe, Tangy Slaw, Picnic Food
