Dave's Hot Chicken Sandwich Recipe
A spicy fried chicken sandwich served with pickles and a choice of sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Sandwich Assembly
Frying
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Breading
- 3
Prepare the Breading Mixture
In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan or deep fryer, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Bread the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece in the breading mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off any excess.
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- 7
Drain the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack or paper towel to drain excess oil.
Sandwich Assembly
- 8
Assemble the Sandwich
On the bottom half of each burger bun, place a piece of fried chicken. Top with pickles, sliced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce. Drizzle with your choice of sauce, then add the top half of the bun.
- 9
Serve
Serve the sandwiches immediately while hot and enjoy!
