Nani's Crispy Golden Chicken Sandwich

Name: Nani's Crispy Golden Chicken Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup buttermilk; Vegetable oil for frying; 2 brioche buns, buttered; Mayonnaise, lettuce, and pickles for serving

This is the ultimate comfort food featuring a juicy, perfectly crunchy chicken fillet tucked into a toasted buttery bun.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a homemade crispy chicken sandwich to make a weeknight dinner feel special. Everyone in my family asks for these because the chicken stays so moist on the inside while the outside gets that satisfying crunch we all love.

My secret for the best results is to make sure your oil is nice and hot before you drop the chicken in. If you want a little extra zing, feel free to add a splash of hot sauce to your coating or top it with some crunchy pickles and fresh coleslaw.

🧺 Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
Vegetable oil for frying
2 brioche buns, buttered
Mayonnaise, lettuce, and pickles for serving

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner fillets, then pound them slightly so they are an even thickness.
2
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3
In a separate bowl, mix the egg and buttermilk together.
4
Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and then back into the flour mixture to get a nice thick coating.
5
Heat about an inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
6
Fry the chicken for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side until it is golden brown and cooked through.
7
Drain the chicken on a paper towel lined plate.
8
Toast your buttered buns in a separate pan until they are light brown.
9
Assemble your sandwiches with a generous layer of mayo, the crispy chicken, fresh lettuce, and plenty of pickles.

💡 Tips

These sandwiches taste best when served immediately while the coating is still hot and crunchy. If you have leftovers, store the chicken in the fridge and reheat it in an air fryer or oven to bring back the crispiness. Do not store them already assembled or the bun will get soggy.

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