Description
Crispy, golden fried chicken bursting with juicy flavor, stacked on a soft toasted bun with crunchy pickles and creamy sauce—this Pickle Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich is everything you crave in a comfort meal. The secret? A simple but magical pickle juice brine that makes the chicken irresistibly tender with a subtle tangy kick. It’s the perfect easy dinner, crowd-pleasing lunch, or flavorful food idea for when you need something extra satisfying. Try it once and it’ll be your new go-to sandwich recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup dill pickle juice
4 boneless chicken thighs
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1⁄3 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1⁄2 to 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
4 brioche buns
1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 to 16 slices dill pickles
Instructions
1. Place chicken thighs in a bowl or bag with dill pickle juice. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. In a bowl, mix buttermilk and egg. Remove chicken from brine and add to this mixture. Let sit 20 minutes.
3. Combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a dish.
4. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well. Let rest on a rack for 10 minutes.
5. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and 165°F inside. Drain on paper towels.
6. Toast brioche buns. Mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard and spread on buns. Add chicken and pickles. Serve hot.
Notes
Let the breaded chicken sit before frying to prevent the coating from falling off.
Don’t overcrowd the skillet—fry in batches for even cooking.
Add cayenne to the dredge or hot sauce to the spread for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: fried chicken sandwich, pickle brined chicken, easy dinner, crispy sandwich