Fried Chicken and Homemade Pickle Relish Sandwich
This Fried Chicken and Homemade Pickle Relish Sandwich features crispy fried chicken marinated in buttermilk, topped with a tangy homemade pickle relish, fresh lettuce, and sliced tomatoes, all nestled in a toasted bun. It’s a satisfying meal that combines crunch and flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup finely chopped pickles
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 sandwich buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Whisk together flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Combine pickles, red onion, red bell pepper, sugar, white vinegar, and salt to make the pickle relish.
- Toast sandwich buns, spread mayonnaise on the bottom half, add fried chicken, pickle relish, lettuce, and tomatoes, then cover with the top half of the bun.
Nutrition
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg