KFC Style Fried Chicken Sandwich

Satisfy your craving for bold flavors and crispy perfection with this irresistible KFC Style Fried Chicken Sandwich recipe! Featuring tender, marinated chicken breasts coated in a seasoned flour mixture and fried to golden, crunchy perfection, this sandwich is the ultimate fast-food-inspired indulgence. Nestled in buttery, toasted brioche buns with creamy mayonnaise and tangy dill pickle chips, every bite is bursting with texture and flavor. Whether you’re looking for a homemade alternative to your favorite drive-thru treat or a show-stopping lunch idea, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right in your kitchen. Perfectly crisp, juicy, and packed with spices, it’s easier than you think to recreate this comfort-food classic at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless chicken breasts
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 4 cups vegetable oil
• 2 pieces brioche buns
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 6 slices dill pickle chips
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Step 1

Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Set aside.

Step 2

In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken breasts to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are well submerged. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for best results.

Step 3

In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

Step 4

Remove the chicken breasts from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Coat each breast thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing it onto the surface to ensure good adhesion. Place coated chicken on a wire rack and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to a temperature of 350°F (175°C).

Step 6

Carefully lower the chicken breasts into the hot oil, cooking them for about 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 7

While the chicken rests, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat and toast the brioche buns until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 8

Spread 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Top with the fried chicken breast and three slices of dill pickle chips.

Step 9

Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2118.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10382.4

Total Fat 961.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 161.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 538.8g
Cholesterol 548.4mg	0%
Sodium 8514.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 355.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 26.0g
Protein 158.6g	0%

Vitamin D 148.8IU	0%
Calcium 479.7mg	0%
Iron 20.7mg	0%
Potassium 1806.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.8%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 13.3%