Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
potato bun, buttermilk marinated chicken thigh, spicy aioli, house made pickles, green salad & fries
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Fried Chicken
Spicy Aioli
Pickles
Assembly
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Pickles
- 2
Prepare Pickles
In a jar, combine sliced cucumbers, white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Shake well and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Fried Chicken
- 3
Prepare and Fry Chicken
In a bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge each thigh in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Fry in hot oil for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Spicy Aioli
- 4
Make Spicy Aioli
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, and minced garlic until smooth.
Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
Toast potato buns. Spread spicy aioli on the bottom bun, add fried chicken, top with house-made pickles, and finish with mixed greens. Place the top bun on and serve with French fries on the side.
