Crispy Chicken Sandwich

A thick breading that cracks under the tooth, revealing chicken that stays juicy thanks to the buttermilk soak. Melted cheddar coats the hot meat in a toasted brioche bun.

• Prep time: 20 min
• Cook time: 15 min
• Difficulty: Medium
• Calories: 1492
• Protein: 65 g
• Carbs: 134 g
• Fat: 72 g

Ingredients

• 4 piece Chicken cutlet ( trimmed and flattened )
• 250 ml Fermented milk ( for marinade )
• 150 g Wheat flour ( for coating )
• 2 piece Egg ( beaten )
• 150 g Breadcrumbs ( in a shallow bowl )
• 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Hot pepper en poudre
• 1000 ml Sunflower oil ( for frying )
• 4 piece Milk bread, artisanal ( halved )
• 4 piece Cheddar cheese ( sliced )
• 100 g Iceberg lettuce ( shredded )
• 1 piece Round tomato ( thinly sliced )
• 4 piece Sweet and sour gherkin ( sliced )
• 4 tbsp Japanese mayo
• 150 g Panko breadcrumbs
• 4 piece Brioche burger buns ( halved )

Instructions

1. Chicken marinade

   Submerge the cutlets in the fermented milk with smoked paprika, chili, and a pinch of salt. The liquid must completely cover the meat. Let rest for 30 minutes: the milk's acidity will tenderize the chicken fibers.

2. Panko breading

   Dredge each piece in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally in the panko breadcrumbs. Press firmly with your palm so the panko adheres well and forms a light, ultra-crispy crust.

3. Frying and crisping

   Heat the sunflower oil. Submerge the chicken: the oil should sizzle immediately. When the crust is a deep golden brown and very rigid, remove and place on paper towels. Salt immediately.

4. Sandwich assembly

   Toast the brioche burger buns. Spread with Japanese mayonnaise, add shredded lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, then the hot chicken. Place the cheddar on top so it starts to soften from the heat.

Chef's tips

• Do not overcrowd the pan while frying, otherwise the oil temperature drops and the breading becomes greasy.
• Resting in buttermilk is the key step to ensure the chicken isn't dry after cooking.

Storage

Consume immediately to maintain crunchiness. Fried chicken does not reheat well.