Description
A flavorful and crunchy Crispy Dill Chicken Sandwich featuring marinated fried chicken breasts with dill aioli, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and pickles on toasted brioche buns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 brioche buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup dill pickle chips
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 to 6 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Whisk buttermilk, pickle juice, egg, and seasonings together in a bowl.
- Marinate chicken breasts for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Mix flour, cornstarch, dill weed, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Dredge chicken thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit in a heavy pot.
- Fry chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Drain fried chicken on a wire rack.
- Mix mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, garlic, and Dijon mustard for the aioli.
- Toast buttered brioche buns until golden.
- Assemble sandwiches with aioli, lettuce, chicken, cheese, and pickles.
Notes
- Marinating overnight creates the best flavor and tenderness.
- Double dredging gives the chicken extra crunch.
- Maintain proper frying temperature for crispy results.
- Toast buns before assembling to avoid sogginess.
- Store leftovers separately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 820
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 1280
- Fat: 48
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 34
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 135