Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich* Recipe
Cool Down Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Ciabatta, Fries
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Cool Down Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Fries
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Marinade the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and ensure they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Breading
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Set aside.
Cool Down Sauce
- 3
Make the Cool Down Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Fries
- 4
Prepare the Fries
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the cut potatoes in olive oil and salt. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
Frying Chicken
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Fry chicken in batches for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Sandwich Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Sandwich
Slice ciabatta rolls in half. Spread a generous amount of Cool Down Sauce on the bottom half. Add fried chicken, lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles. Top with the other half of the ciabatta roll. Serve hot with fries on the side.