Asian-Inspired Chicken Sandwich

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Marinate chicken breast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, sweet smoked paprika, buttermilk, hot sauce, and pickle juice.
  2. 2Marinate chicken breast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, sweet smoked paprika, buttermilk, hot sauce, and pickle juice.
  3. 3Marinate chicken breast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, sweet smoked paprika, buttermilk, hot sauce, and pickle juice.
  4. 4Mix well and set aside for at least 30 minutes to an hour to marinate.
  5. 5Mix well and set aside for at least 30 minutes to an hour to marinate.
  6. 6Mix well and set aside for at least 30 minutes to an hour to marinate.
  7. 7Wash fresh kale and add it to a bowl.
  8. 8Wash fresh kale and add it to a bowl.
  9. 9Wash fresh kale and add it to a bowl.
  10. 10Add thinly sliced red onion and green onion to the kale.
  11. 11Add thinly sliced red onion and green onion to the kale.
  12. 12Add thinly sliced red onion and green onion to the kale.
  13. 13Season the kale and onions with salt, pepper, avocado oil, and lemon juice.
  14. 14Season the kale and onions with salt, pepper, avocado oil, and lemon juice.
  15. 15Season the kale and onions with salt, pepper, avocado oil, and lemon juice.
  16. 16Add red pepper flakes to the kale salad.
  17. 17Add red pepper flakes to the kale salad.
  18. 18Add red pepper flakes to the kale salad.
  19. 19Mix the kale salad well and set it aside to marinate.
  20. 20Mix the kale salad well and set it aside to marinate.
  21. 21Mix the kale salad well and set it aside to marinate.
  22. 22Prepare quick pickles by adding sliced cucumbers to a container.
  23. 23Prepare quick pickles by adding sliced cucumbers to a container.
  24. 24Prepare quick pickles by adding sliced cucumbers to a container.
  25. 25Season the cucumbers with McCormick "I'm so hooked" salmon topping seasoning.
  26. 26Season the cucumbers with McCormick "I'm so hooked" salmon topping seasoning.
  27. 27Season the cucumbers with McCormick "I'm so hooked" salmon topping seasoning.
  28. 28Add vinegar and oil to the cucumbers, shake well, and let them sit.
  29. 29Add vinegar and oil to the cucumbers, shake well, and let them sit.
  30. 30Add vinegar and oil to the cucumbers, shake well, and let them sit.
  31. 31Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan.
  32. 32Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan.
  33. 33Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan.
  34. 34Add minced garlic to the melted butter.
  35. 35Add minced garlic to the melted butter.
  36. 36Add minced garlic to the melted butter.
  37. 37Add soy sauce, gochujang paste, honey, lime juice, and white sugar to the pan.
  38. 38Add soy sauce, gochujang paste, honey, lime juice, and white sugar to the pan.
  39. 39Add soy sauce, gochujang paste, honey, lime juice, and white sugar to the pan.
  40. 40Whisk the sauce ingredients together.
  41. 41Whisk the sauce ingredients together.
  42. 42Whisk the sauce ingredients together.
  43. 43Thicken the sauce with cornstarch.
  44. 44Thicken the sauce with cornstarch.
  45. 45Thicken the sauce with cornstarch.
  46. 46Season flour with the same seasonings used for the chicken.
  47. 47Season flour with the same seasonings used for the chicken.
  48. 48Season flour with the same seasonings used for the chicken.
  49. 49Coat the marinated chicken in the seasoned flour.
  50. 50Coat the marinated chicken in the seasoned flour.
  51. 51Coat the marinated chicken in the seasoned flour.
  52. 52Deep fry the chicken until golden and crispy.
  53. 53Deep fry the chicken until golden and crispy.
  54. 54Deep fry the chicken until golden and crispy.
  55. 55Slice the St. Pierre brioche buns.
  56. 56Slice the St. Pierre brioche buns.
  57. 57Slice the St. Pierre brioche buns.
  58. 58Place the bottom bun on a plate.
  59. 59Place the bottom bun on a plate.
  60. 60Place the bottom bun on a plate.
  61. 61Layer the quick pickles on the bottom bun.
  62. 62Layer the quick pickles on the bottom bun.
  63. 63Layer the quick pickles on the bottom bun.
  64. 64Place the fried chicken on top of the pickles.
  65. 65Place the fried chicken on top of the pickles.
  66. 66Place the fried chicken on top of the pickles.
  67. 67Pour the prepared sauce over the fried chicken.
  68. 68Pour the prepared sauce over the fried chicken.
  69. 69Pour the prepared sauce over the fried chicken.
  70. 70Add the kale salad on top of the sauced chicken.
  71. 71Add the kale salad on top of the sauced chicken.
  72. 72Add the kale salad on top of the sauced chicken.
  73. 73Place a tomato slice on the kale salad.
  74. 74Place a tomato slice on the kale salad.
  75. 75Place a tomato slice on the kale salad.
  76. 76Top with the other half of the brioche bun to complete the sandwich.
  77. 77Top with the other half of the brioche bun to complete the sandwich.
  78. 78Top with the other half of the brioche bun to complete the sandwich.

Ingredients

  • chicken breast
  • chicken breast
  • chicken breast
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • sweet smoked paprika
  • sweet smoked paprika
  • sweet smoked paprika
  • buttermilk
  • buttermilk
  • buttermilk
  • hot sauce
  • hot sauce
  • hot sauce
  • pickle juice
  • pickle juice
  • pickle juice
  • kale
  • kale
  • kale
  • red onion
  • red onion
  • red onion
  • green onion
  • green onion
  • green onion
  • avocado oil
  • avocado oil
  • avocado oil
  • lemon juice
  • lemon juice
  • lemon juice
  • red pepper flakes
  • red pepper flakes
  • red pepper flakes
  • cucumber
  • cucumber
  • cucumber
  • McCormick salmon topping seasoning
  • McCormick salmon topping seasoning
  • McCormick salmon topping seasoning
  • vinegar
  • vinegar
  • vinegar
  • oil
  • oil
  • oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • minced garlic
  • minced garlic
  • minced garlic
  • soy sauce
  • soy sauce
  • soy sauce
  • gochujang paste
  • gochujang paste
  • gochujang paste
  • honey
  • honey
  • honey
  • lime juice
  • lime juice
  • lime juice
  • white sugar
  • white sugar
  • white sugar
  • cornstarch
  • cornstarch
  • cornstarch
  • flour
  • flour
  • flour
  • St. Pierre brioche buns
  • St. Pierre brioche buns
  • St. Pierre brioche buns
  • tomato
  • tomato
  • tomato

Equipment

bowltongspanwhiskdeep fryerplate

Tips

  • Seasoning the flour for frying with the same seasonings used for the chicken will ensure a consistent flavor profile throughout the dish.
  • Respect the bun: avoid squishing it and stack it high to maintain its texture and presentation.