Crispy Chicken Sandwich

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Ingredients

2 pieces	boneless chicken breasts
1 cup	buttermilk
1 cup	all-purpose flour
1 cup	cornstarch
1 teaspoon	paprika
1 teaspoon	garlic powder
1 teaspoon	onion powder
1 teaspoon	salt
0.5 teaspoon	black pepper
0.5 teaspoon	cayenne pepper
—	vegetable oil for frying
2	burger buns
2 tablespoons	mayonnaise
4 leaves	lettuce
2 slices	tomato
—	pickles

Instructions

1. 1 Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness.
2. 2 In a bowl, combine the buttermilk with half of the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
3. 3 Add the chicken to the buttermilk mixture, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4. 4 In another bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, and the remaining spices.
5. 5 Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
6. 6 Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
7. 7 Fry the chicken in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
8. 8 Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.
9. 9 Toast the burger buns lightly.
10. 10 Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun.
11. 11 Place the fried chicken on top, followed by lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles.
12. 12 Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.