Description
This Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwich is packed with juicy, golden-fried chicken, zesty lemon flavor, and a creamy tangy sauce—perfect for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp paprika
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 large egg
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1 tbsp water
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1 cup breadcrumbs
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Vegetable oil for frying
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4 hamburger buns
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp lemon zest
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Shredded lettuce
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Sliced tomato
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Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner pieces.
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In a bowl, mix flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne.
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In another bowl, whisk egg and water. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
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Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
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Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain.
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Lightly toast buns.
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Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and zest to make the sauce.
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Spread sauce on buns, add chicken, lettuce, tomato, and parsley.
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Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
Slice chicken thin for even cooking and extra crispy texture.
For a lighter version, bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg