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crispy chicken sandwich

Recipe by
Amy H.
Detroit, MI

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yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For crispy chicken sandwich

  • 2
    large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 2 tsp
    cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 8
    toasted hamburger buns
  • mayonnaise (optional)
  • iceburg lettuce (optional)
  • tomato slices (optional)

How To Make crispy chicken sandwich

  • 1
    Heat oil in a deep skillet on medium high or 350 degrees.
  • 2
    While oil is heating, in a large bowl, whisk together milk and egg. Pour into a shallow dish.
  • 3
    In another shallow dish, sift together flour, salt, pepper, cajun seasoning and garlic powder.
  • 4
    Butterfly and half both chicken breasts then slice crosswise in half to make 8 thinner slices. Pound out chicken to even 1/2 inch thickness.
  • 5
    Dip chicken in flour mixture, then in egg mixture then back into flour mixture. Shake off excess.
  • 6
    Fry in hot oil 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels or metal rack.
  • 7
    Toast buns under broiler for 4 minutes or so.
  • 8
    Spread buns with mayo and add lettuce and tomato if desired.
  • 9
    Serve!
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