Description
Craving something crispy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious? This Ultimate Crispy Chicken Meal has it all—fried chicken tenders, creamy cheese sauce, crispy fries, and a massive chicken sandwich that will satisfy all your cravings. Perfect for a hearty meal with family or friends!
Ingredients
Scale
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For the Crispy Chicken:
- 2 lbs chicken tenders
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced red peppers
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
For the Chicken Sandwich:
- 2 crispy chicken fillets
- 1 toasted brioche bun
- Lettuce, pickles, and onions
- Drizzle of cheese sauce
For the French Fries:
- 2 large potatoes (cut into fries)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Marinate the chicken tenders in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat and Fry the Chicken: Coat the marinated chicken in seasoned flour, then deep fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan, then whisk in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced red peppers, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Chicken Sandwich: Layer the crispy chicken, lettuce, pickles, and onions on a toasted brioche bun. Drizzle with a generous amount of cheese sauce.
- Make the Fries: Fry the potato strips until crispy, then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve everything hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the level of heat in the chicken marinade by adding more or less hot sauce.
- For extra flavor, you can add some cayenne pepper to the flour coating.
- If you want to make the fries even crispier, soak the cut potatoes in water for 30 minutes before frying and pat them dry before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg