Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Chicken Coating
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Marinating Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk until well combined.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is fully submerged. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Coating Chicken
- 3
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper until evenly combined.
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the fridge. One piece at a time, remove excess marinade and dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off any excess flour.
Frying Chicken
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep pan or fryer, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 7
Drain the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 8
Prepare the Buns
Toast the burger buns lightly in the same oil or on a skillet until golden brown.
- 9
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Place a piece of fried chicken on top, followed by lettuce, a slice of tomato, pickles, and the top half of the bun.
- 10
Serve
Serve the fried chicken sandwiches warm, with your choice of sides.