Buttermilk Fried Crispy Chicken Sandwich

34m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the wet batter: In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, salt, paprika powder, hot sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  2. 2Prepare the dry batter: In a separate bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and paprika powder.
  3. 3Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the wet batter and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  4. 4Dredge the chicken: Remove the chicken from the wet batter. Coat the chicken in the dry batter.
  5. 5Fry the chicken: Heat about 1/2-inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for 5-6 min per side or until cooked through. Place on wire rack.
  6. 6Prepare the coleslaw: In a bowl, mix together cabbage, carrots, red onion, green onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  7. 7Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, buttermilk, salt, garlic powder, paprika powder, and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  8. 8Assemble the sandwich and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 salt
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 /3 cup hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 /3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 0.5 cup cabbage
  • 0.5 cup carrots
  • 0.5 cup red onion
  • 0.5 cup green onion
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 0.25 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 8 brioche buns
  • 8 cheddar cheese slices
  • 0.5 cup pickles

Equipment

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