Description
A crispy, golden chicken sandwich layered with fresh lettuce and creamy mayonnaise inside a soft bun, delivering a satisfying crunch and juicy bite every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium chicken fillets
- 2 soft burger buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until ready for frying.
- Combine Ingredients: In one bowl mix flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In another bowl beat the eggs. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure the oil is hot but not smoking for proper frying.
- Assemble the Dish: Coat each chicken fillet in the flour mixture, dip into eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Finishing Touches: Remove chicken and place on paper towels. Lightly toast buns if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spread mayonnaise on buns, add lettuce, place chicken, close sandwich, and serve warm.
Notes
- Let the coated chicken rest before frying for better crust adhesion
- Maintain consistent oil temperature for even cooking
- Use fresh buns for best texture
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg