Crispy Chicken Sandwich: The Build That Beats Every Fast Food Version

The fast food crispy chicken sandwich wars produced one useful outcome: they proved that people will pay a premium for a great crispy chicken sandwich. The better outcome is that you can make one at home that beats all of them.

Here is the complete build.

A brine is what separates a juicy, flavorful chicken sandwich from a dry, bland one.

Buttermilk brine:

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)

Submerge the chicken breast (pounded to even thickness) in the brine for at least 4 hours, up to 24 hours. The buttermilk tenderizes the meat and the salt seasons it throughout.

The dredge:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch (the cornstarch is what creates the extra-crispy crust)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne (adjust to heat preference)

Remove the chicken from the brine, let the excess drip off, and dredge in the flour mixture. Press firmly so the breading adheres. Let it rest on a rack for 10 minutes before frying.

Oil temperature: 350°F. Use a thermometer.

Fry for 5–7 minutes, turning once, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the crust is deep golden brown.

Rest on a wire rack, not paper towels. Paper towels trap steam and soften the crust.

This is where the build comes together. Yooze It Sauce® Original on both buns — the creamy tang cuts through the richness of the fried chicken and ties the whole sandwich together.

0g sugar. No corn syrup. Just bold, clean flavor.

• Brioche bun, toasted
• Yooze It Sauce® on both buns
• Iceberg lettuce (shredded)
• Crispy chicken breast
• Dill pickles (essential — the acid cuts the fat)
• Optional: pickled jalapeños for heat

Fast food crispy chicken sandwiches are good. This is better — because you control the quality of the chicken, the freshness of the toppings, and the sauce. And Yooze It Sauce® has 0g of sugar, which means the flavor is clean and bold, not sweet.

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