Description
A delicious and crispy chicken sandwich infused with zesty dill that elevates your meal game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Dill pickle slices
- Optional: Avocado slices, cheese, or your favorite sauce (like ranch or spicy mayo)
Instructions
- Begin by marinating the chicken. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, chopped dill, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and add the chicken breasts, ensuring they’re fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for the best flavor.
- After marinating, remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. In a shallow dish, mix the flour with some salt and pepper. In another bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture first, ensuring it’s well coated. Then dip it back into the buttermilk, followed by a coating in panko breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to adhere.
- Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. You’ll want to ensure it’s hot enough for frying; a drop of flour should sizzle when it hits the oil.
- Carefully add the breaded chicken to the hot oil. Fry each side for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- While the chicken is cooling a bit, toast your hamburger buns in the same skillet for a minute or two until golden.
- Now, it’s time to assemble your sandwich! Start with the bottom bun, add a layer of lettuce, followed by the crispy chicken, sliced tomatoes, and dill pickles. Top with any additional ingredients you desire, such as avocado or cheese, and place the top bun on.
Notes
Feel free to swap out ingredients based on dietary needs or availability. For a gluten-free option, try using gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg