Description
Crispy chicken sensations elevate home cooking with golden, herb-crusted perfection. Southern-style comfort meets culinary excitement, delivering a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Crispy Chicken:
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken tenders
Seasoning and Coating:
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 cups (240 grams) flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid Marinade:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) buttermilk
- Oil for frying
Cheese Sauce:
Dairy Components:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup diced red peppers
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Chicken Sandwich Components:
- 2 crispy chicken fillets
- 1 brioche bun
- Lettuce
- Pickles
- Onions
- Cheese sauce drizzle
French Fries:
Potato Base:
- 2 large potatoes
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Immerse chicken tenders in a tangy buttermilk and hot sauce bath for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Create a seasoned flour mixture, thoroughly dredge marinated chicken pieces, ensuring complete coverage for maximum crispiness.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, carefully submerge coated chicken and fry until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm heavy cream until it begins to simmer, then gradually incorporate shredded cheddar cheese, diced red peppers, garlic powder, and salt.
- Whisk cheese sauce continuously until smooth and velvety, reducing heat to prevent scorching.
- Toast brioche bun until edges are golden and crisp.
- Construct sandwich by layering crispy chicken, fresh lettuce, tangy pickles, and sharp onions on prepared bun.
- Generously drizzle warm cheese sauce over assembled sandwich for added richness.
- Cut potatoes into uniform strips, pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- Deep fry potato strips at 375°F until exterior is crisp and interior is tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Immediately season hot fries with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Plate sandwich and fries together, serving while everything remains piping hot for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor infusion, ideally up to 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Use cornstarch mixed with flour for extra crispiness, creating a lighter and crunchier coating that stays crisp longer.
- Replace wheat flour with gluten-free flour blend or almond flour for celiac-friendly version.
- Keep oil temperature consistent at 350°F for perfect golden-brown chicken without burning or undercooking.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 1235 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1450 mg
- Fat: 75 g
- Saturated Fat: 35 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 38 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 70 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg