This crispy chicken sandwich recipe is made with homemade breading fried to perfection! Serve at parties, football parties, and gatherings!
Can you ever have too many chicken recipes? I sure don’t think so!
These crispy chicken sandwiches are always a hit when serving guests or when the family is wanting something delicious.
Even if you’ve never made fried chicken sandwiches before, you CAN do this! It’s easy!
If you want some more chicken recipes, try out my Ninja Foodi Whole Chicken, Tandoori Chicken Kebabs, Blackstone Griddle Loaded Chicken, and Buffalo Chicken Sliders.
Why You’ll Love This Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
- Easy
- Perfectly crispy and delicious
- Family friendly
- Excellent for entertaining
- Minimal ingredients
Crispy Chicken Ingredients
- Flour
- Club Crackers
- Eggs
- Buttermilk or regular milk
- Salt
- Pepper
- Any additional seasonings you like
- Vegetable oil
- Toppings
- Buns, optional
Crispy Chicken Sandwich Directions
Step 1: Cut chicken
Cut chicken in half horizontally. This allows the chicken to cook evenly and not overcook.
Step 2: Add breading
Combine the eggs and buttermilk in a bowl. Crush crackers into a fine crumb and add to flour, salt, and pepper.
Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, and flour mixture, then the egg mixture and flour mixture again.
Step 3: Fry chicken
Fry chicken in hot oil and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. F. It takes about 10 – 15 minutes. Flip halfway through to ensure both sides cook equally.
Step 4: Assemble
Place chicken on a bun with your favorite sauces and toppings. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Really anything you enjoy works! Here are some of our favorite ideas:
– Cheese
– Lettuce
– Tomato
– Bacon
– Mayonnaise
– Ranch Dressing
– Pickles
Absolutely! Place cooled leftover chicken in an airtight container. Don’t assemble it into a sandwich! It will last in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, place the chicken in an air fryer at 375 degrees for 5-8 minutes or until hot.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless (cut in half, horizontally)
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup club crackers crushed
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- oil enough to fill fryer or have 2 inches in the bottom of a frying pan
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 4 buns any variety
Instructions
- Cut chicken in half horizontally. This allows the chicken to cook evenly and not overcook.
- Combine the eggs and buttermilk in a bowl. Crush crackers into a fine crumb and add to flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, and flour mixture, then the egg mixture and flour mixture again.
- Fry chicken in hot oil and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. F. It takes about 10 – 15 minutes. Flip halfway through to ensure both sides cook equally.
- Place chicken on a bun with your favorite sauces and toppings. Enjoy!