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Spicy Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Arctic Wolf Ale House
Time1h
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Spicy Chicken

Breading & Frying

Spicy Mayo & Assembly

Method

Spicy Chicken

1

Trim and Pound

Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs. If pieces are uneven thickness, lightly pound to about 1/2 inch thickness so they cook evenly.

2

Marinate

In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Submerge the chicken in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours. The buttermilk tenderizes and the hot sauce adds heat.

Breading & Frying

3

Prepare Breading

In a shallow dish, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1 tsp kosher salt. Mix well so spices are evenly distributed.

4

Dredge Chicken

Remove one piece of chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing so a thick coating adheres. For extra crispness, dip briefly back in the marinade then a second time in the flour to double-coat. Place coated pieces on a rack and let rest 10 minutes so the coating sets.

5

Heat Oil

In a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pan, add oil to reach roughly 1/2 to 3/4 inch depth (about 1 cup). Heat over medium-high until oil reaches 350°F (175°C) or until a small pinch of flour sizzles immediately when dropped in.

6

Fry Chicken

Carefully place chicken pieces in hot oil without crowding. Fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Adjust heat as needed to maintain 325–350°F. Transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet and rest 5 minutes to keep crisp.

Spicy Mayo & Assembly

7

Make Spicy Mayo

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha and lemon juice. Taste and adjust heat (add more Sriracha) or acidity (add a few more drops of lemon) to preference.

8

Toast Buns

Lightly butter the cut sides of the burger buns. In a skillet over medium heat, toast buttered sides until golden, about 1–2 minutes.

9

Assemble Sandwiches

Spread a generous tablespoon of spicy mayo on the bottom bun. Place a lettuce leaf, then the fried chicken, 4 pickle slices per sandwich, and a drizzle of any pan juices if desired. Top with the other bun half. Serve immediately.