Tender, juicy chicken meets crunchy, tangy coleslaw in a crispy chicken and coleslaw sandwich, making for a tasty and filling lunch. Everyone is guaranteed to love this meal, whether they eat it for lunch or supper. What follows is a detailed recipe for this delicious sandwich, so let’s get to work!
Crispy Chicken Recipe Ingredients:
Two big, skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Ingredients: 1 cup (240 ml) of buttermilk
For an additional kick, add 2 teaspoons of hot sauce (optional).
1-cup (125g) all-purpose flour
To make 1/2 cup (60g) of cornstarch,
Half a teaspoon of garlic powder
One teaspoon of onion powder
One teaspoon of paprika
1-Teaspoon Salt
Half a teaspoon of black pepper
For frying, use vegetable oil.
As for the slaw:
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
For the Coleslaw:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (mix of red and green)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sandwich:
- 4 sandwich buns
- Pickles (optional)
- Lettuce (optional)
- Tomato slices (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness.
- In a bowl, pour the buttermilk over the chicken and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Coleslaw:
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded cabbage and carrots.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots, and toss to combine. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken:
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, and dredge each piece in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the Sandwiches:
- Toast the sandwich buns if desired.
- Place a piece of crispy chicken on the bottom half of each bun.
- Top with coleslaw and any additional toppings like pickles, lettuce, or tomato slices.
- Add the top bun and serve immediately.
Enjoy your crispy chicken and coleslaw sandwich!