This Crispy Pickle Juice Chicken Sandwich delivers everything you love in the perfect fried chicken bite — juicy, flavorful meat thanks to a pickle-brine marinade, plus an ultra-crispy crust that crunches with every bite. Paired with melty cheddar, diced pickles, and a toasted brioche bun, it’s a bold, zesty sandwich that strikes the perfect balance between tangy, savory, and crunchy.
Marinating the chicken in pickle juice is the key to its tenderness and bright, briny flavor. The buttermilk-and-egg wash helps the seasoned flour adhere beautifully, while cornstarch ensures that signature extra-crispy texture. Once fried, the chicken stays juicy inside with a golden, craggy crust outside — the kind that rivals your favorite chicken shop.
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Layer everything onto a soft, buttery brioche bun with melted cheddar and generous spoonfuls of diced pickles or relish, and each bite becomes an explosion of texture and big flavor. It’s easy enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for weekend cravings, and wildly satisfying from the first bite to the last.
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Prep Time: 15 minutes + marinating
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes + 1 hour marinating
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup pickle juice (for marinating)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
- 1 cup diced pickles (plus any relish you like)
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