This pan-fried chicken filet sandwich is a homemade take on the classic fast-food favorite, with crispy, golden chicken and simple, familiar flavors. A quick pickle-juice marinade keeps the chicken juicy, while a light egg and flour coating creates a crisp exterior without deep frying. Finished on a soft bun with your favorite toppings, it’s an easy, satisfying sandwich that comes together fast and feels just a little special.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken, fried, recipe, Sandwich
Servings 4people
Author christian
Ingredients
4buns of your choice
3tablespoonsolive oil
1largechicken breastslice into 4 equal parts
1cuppickle juice
1largeegg
½cupflour
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonpaprika
½teaspoonpepper
½teaspoonAccent
½teaspoonoregano
½teaspoonbasil
¼teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoononion powder
¼teaspooncayenne pepperoptional
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Instructions
Cut chicken breasts into 4 equal portions & pound until they are about ½ inch thick. Place chicken in plastic bag with pickle juice and marinate for at least an hour, preferably overnight. Mix the eggs in a separate bowl. Add the flour and remaining spices in another shallow bowl.
Put a 12-inch frying pan over medium heat and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, removethe chicken from the marinade. Dip into the egg wash and then into the flour mixture and pan-fry for about 4 minutes a side or until golden and cooked through.
Place the crispy chicken on the bun and add yourfavorite toppings. Cheese, lettuce, pickle, or onion are all good choices.
Notes
Patient Cook Tip: Pounding the chicken evenly matters more than anything else here. Take the extra minute — even thickness means better browning, juicier meat, and no rushing to get the middle cooked.