The Hot Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Dave's signature sandwich featuring spicy fried chicken.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading Mixture
Frying
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Marinating Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. 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 and Frying
- 3
Prepare the Breading
In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable 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, pressing to adhere. Shake off any excess flour.
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 7
Drain the Chicken
Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 8
Toast the Buns
Lightly toast the brioche buns on a skillet or in the oven until golden brown.
- 9
Spread the Mayonnaise
Spread a generous layer of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
- 10
Add the Chicken and Toppings
Place a piece of fried chicken on top of the mayonnaise. Add pickles and lettuce.
- 11
Finish the Sandwich
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
