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Chicken Sandwich with Onion Rings Recipe

American · Main course · 35 min total

A crispy chicken breast paired with crunchy onion rings and tangy pickles, all tucked into a soft bun. This homemade version beats any fast-food joint.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• 4 leaves lettuce
• 4 slices tomato
• 4 slices dill pickle
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced into 1/2-inch rings
• 1 cup buttermilk (for onion rings)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (for onion rings)
• 1 teaspoon salt (for onion rings)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for onion rings)
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to even 1/2-inch thickness. Marinate in 1 cup buttermilk for 30 minutes.
2. In a shallow bowl, mix 1 cup flour, paprika, garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, beat egg. In a third bowl, place panko.
3. Dredge each chicken breast in seasoned flour, then egg, then panko, pressing to adhere. Set on a wire rack.
4. For onion rings: separate onion slices into rings. Soak in 1 cup buttermilk for 10 minutes. In a bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 1 tsp salt, and cayenne.
5. Heat 2 inches oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Fry chicken breasts in batches until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F), about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
6. For onion rings: dredge buttermilk-soaked rings in seasoned flour. Fry in same oil until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Drain.
7. Spread mayonnaise on toasted bun bottoms. Layer lettuce, tomato, chicken breast, pickle slices, and onion rings. Top with bun tops and serve immediately.

Tips

• For extra crunch, double-dredge the chicken: flour, egg, flour, egg, panko.
• Keep fried items warm in a 200°F oven while frying remaining batches.
• Serve with extra pickles and your favorite dipping sauce.

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