Crispy Summertime Fried Chicken Sandwiches That Wow Your Taste Buds

These Summertime Fried Chicken Sandwiches offer a crispy crunch with smoky bacon and tangy slaw for a perfect summer meal.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 sandwiches

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Breasts Pound thin for even cooking.
1 cup All-Purpose Flour Replace with gluten-free flour if needed.
1/2 cup Cornstarch Optional but recommended.
1 tbsp Paprika Customize with favorite spices.

For the Sandwiches

4 pieces Brioche Buns Regular rolls work too.
4 slices Swiss Cheese Try cheddar or pepper jack for variety.
4 slices Bacon Consider turkey bacon for a lighter version.
1/2 cup Pickles Dill or sweet options.

For the Slaw

2 cups Cabbage Shredded.
1 cup Carrots Shredded.
1/2 cup Honey Dijonnaise Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter option.

Equipment

Deep Skillet
baking sheet
mixing bowl

Method

Cooking Steps

Soak chicken breasts in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, and seasonings in a bowl.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F.
Fry chicken for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Toast the insides of brioche buns under the broiler for 1–2 minutes.
Assemble sandwiches with honey dijonnaise, fried chicken, bacon, cheese, pickles, and slaw.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best crunch, fry chicken in batches and toast buns for extra texture.

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