Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Pickles
Thinly pounded chicken breasts are marinated with dill pickle brine, coated in seasoned flour, and deep-fried in peanut oil for a crisp, warmly spiced crust. Served on soft sandwich buns with dill pickle slices and butter, these chicken sandwiches make a satisfying lunch or casual dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Pickles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Place each chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound each breast with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even thickness. Cut each breast in half and place the pieces in a bowl. Pour pickle brine over the chicken and let it sit for 1 hour.
- 2
Meanwhile, mix flour, powdered sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, celery salt, and basil in a bowl.
- 3
Whisk eggs and milk together in another bowl.
- 4
Drain the chicken and briefly rinse it. Shake off any excess liquid.
- 5
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 6
Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, then into the egg-milk mixture, and then coat it again with the flour mixture. Dip each piece again if desired.
- 7
Deep-fry the chicken, a few pieces at a time, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 8
Let the chicken rest on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet for 5 minutes. While the chicken rests, lightly butter each sandwich bun and toast the buns in a skillet.
- 9
Add 2 pickle slices to the bottom of each bun, then add a piece of chicken and top with the other bun. Repeat to make the remaining sandwiches.
- Calories 420.99 kcal High 21%
- Protein 36.61 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 45.81 g 17%
- Total Fat 8.91 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.49 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 158.82 mg High 53%
- Sodium 567.11 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 2.25 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 4.66 g --
- Added Sugars 1.64 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 98.14 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.94 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 78.82 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 20.49 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.4 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
About This Recipe
Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Pickles is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Celery Salt. Each serving provides about 420.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Pickles made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Celery Salt, Chicken Breast. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Pickles?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 420.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Pickles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Pickles healthy?
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Pickles has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 420.99 calories and 36.61 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 567.11 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.49 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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