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Fried Chicken and Pimento Cheese Sandwich

Fried Chicken and Pimento Cheese Sandwich

A delicious Fried Chicken and Pimento Cheese Sandwich perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sandwiches

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed pot
  • Shallow Dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Cheese Mixture

  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
  • 2 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 jar diced pimentos (4-ounce, drained)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ tsp. dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers)
  • 1 tsp. black pepper

Chicken Coating

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt , plus more to taste
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. onion powder
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
  • 2 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each)
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Sandwich Assembly

  • 4 pieces brioche buns split and toasted
  • 12 slices dill pickles
  • Green-leaf lettuce for topping
  • Potato chips for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Make the pimento cheese: Combine the cheddar, jack, and cream cheese in a large bowl. Add the diced pimentos, mayonnaise, mustard, 2 teaspoons adobo sauce, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Fry the chicken: Heat 1½ inches vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 350˚F.
  • Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and remaining ¾ teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish. Whisk the buttermilk and remaining 2 tablespoons adobo sauce in a separate shallow dish.
  • Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets. Working with one piece at a time, dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip in the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off. Dredge again in the flour mixture, pressing well to thoroughly coat.
  • Working in 2 batches, fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a rack and sprinkle with salt.
  • Spread some pimento cheese on the cut sides of each bun. Fill with the chicken, pickle slices, and lettuce. Serve with potato chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich
Keyword Comfort Food, fried chicken, party food, Pimento Cheese, Sandwich, Savory
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