Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBy George restaurant and barSouthern Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

house slaw, duke's chipotle sauce, house pickles, brioche roll

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Method

Marinate Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare Marinade

    In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Coat Chicken

  1. 2

    Prepare Coating

    In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well.

  2. 3

    Coat Chicken

    Remove marinated chicken from the fridge. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, making sure to coat evenly. Shake off excess flour.

Fry Chicken

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large, deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Fry Chicken

    Carefully add the coated chicken thighs to the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Assemble Sandwich

  1. 6

    Build the Sandwich

    Toast brioche rolls if desired. Spread Duke's chipotle sauce on the bottom half of each roll. Place a piece of fried chicken on top, followed by house slaw and house pickles. Top with the other half of the brioche roll.

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