This buttermilk chicken sandwich is a reader favorite! the crispy, crunchy outside is why it’s a great fried chicken. Or you can just enjoy the crispy buttermilk chicken on it’s own on pasta or as a snack. It’s SO GOOD, that’s why it went viral on our social media!

Fried Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich with Bacon & Cheddar on cutting board

Homemade Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Sometimes you just want to have a great fried buttermilk chicken sandwich at home so you can customize it the way you want. This is the best fried chicken sandwich recipe that will have you always wanting to make it homemade because it’s incredibly easy. Our fried chicken is soaked in buttermilk which gives it such a tender, moist texture. The best part is the seasoning recipe that’s got great flavor with tons of spices. You want it juicy, flavorful with great texture and crunch. We’re so inspired to make a homemade version after learning about the fried chicken sandwich wars.

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Fried Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich with Bacon & Cheddar step by step

It’s all about the amazing crispy, crunchy texture

The outside texture of the fried chicken is super crispy and it’s so much easier than everyone thinks. The little bit of buttermilk in the dry mixture will give the flaky bits that fry up to the wonderful texture. Our video and photos will show you what the texture of the mixture should look like before frying. Just take a look to get it to match and when you fry it, you’ll see why the fried chicken has such a crazy good texture. And of course, the bacon and cheddar on top is what gives it over-the-top amazing with fabulous flavor and texture.

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich with Bacon and Cheddar

Yield: 4 -6 Sandwiches (depending on chicken size)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinate Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Depending on the size of the chicken breasts, this recipe can make anywhere from 4-6 sandwiches. The outside texture of the fried chicken is super crispy and flaky. The little bit of buttermilk in the dry mixture will give the flaky bits that fry up to the wonderful texture. Watch our video and photos so you can see what the texture of the mixture should look like before frying. Nutrition per sandwich based on 4 sandwiches for the 2 lbs of chicken.
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (910 g) chicken breasts , cut in half lengthwise
  • 3/4 cup (180 g) buttermilk , for soaking
  • 1 cup (125 g) flour
  • 2 teaspoons (4 g) paprika
  • 2 teaspoons (12 g) kosher salt , or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) dried thyme leaves or oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) cayenne
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 g) buttermilk , for the batter
  • Oil for frying
  • 4-6 slices cheddar cheese
  • 8-12 slices bacon , cooked
  • 4-6 Burger buns
  • Preferred Toppings  (lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard, mayo, etc…)

Instructions 

  • If needed, pat dry the chicken breasts. Soak chicken breasts in about 3/4 cup of buttermilk (or enough to cover) for about 30 minutes in fridge.
    chicken in buttermilk
  • While chicken is soaking, combine 1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon thyme or oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne in a medium bowl. Add the 2 Tablespoons of buttermilk and mix together, breaking up the big clumps. The flour mixture will clumpy but should still be dry-ish. The clumps will create a great texture during frying. 
    Mixing flour and spices
  • Heat skillet with about 1/2 inch high of frying oil. Heat oil to 375°F.
    Heating oil in skillet
  • Remove the chicken from the buttermilk soak and dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, making sure to coat the chicken completely. Shake off excess flour.
    Coating chicken
  • Gently place the coated chicken in the hot oil and fry until golden (about 3-5 minutes per side). Flip multiple times if needed.
    Frying chicken
  • Drain the fried chicken on paper towels and just after it is removed from the oil and still the chicken is hot, add a slice of cheese on top.
    Adding cheese on chicken
  • Assemble the sandwich: add tomato, mayo, mustard, lettuce or what ever you want on your sandwich. Don’t forget to add the bacon slices!
    Making sandwich

Video

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 784kcal, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 67g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 197mg, Sodium: 2098mg, Potassium: 1134mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 901IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 267mg, Iron: 4mg
Course: Main Course, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American, Fried Foods
Calories: 784
Fried Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich with Bacon & Cheddar on cutting board

Make Crispy Chicken Tender or Chicken Nuggets from our Recipe

You can take our recipe to make smaller bites. Slice the chicken lengthwise for chicken tenders. Or cut the chicken into smaller bite sized pieces for nuggets. There’s so many possibilities to eat this more than one time throughout the week. LOL, can’t you tell that we’re pretty obsessed with our buttermilk fried chicken?!

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