Description
A deliciously crispy chicken sandwich topped with a rich cowboy butter mixture that infuses garlic and herbs for a flavorful bite.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- Buttermilk
- All-purpose flour
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Chives, chopped
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh minced garlic
- Lemon juice
- Your favorite buns or bread
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or preferably overnight.
- Prepare a dredging station with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and a panko mixture.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, then dip into the egg wash, and finally coat with panko.
- Fry in medium oil until golden brown or bake on a lined sheet at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes.
- Make the cowboy butter by melting butter and mixing in garlic, herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the sandwich with crispy chicken, cowboy butter, and your choice of toppings.
- Cut in half for presentation and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter version, consider grilling the chicken instead of frying. Adjust the herbs and spices to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken sandwich, crispy chicken, cowboy butter, comfort food, summer recipe