Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Pepper Jack Cheese, house-made Pickles, Better Burger Lettuce & Sweet Chili Sauce. Served on a Brioche Bun
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Chicken Marinade
Breading
Sandwich Assembly
Frying
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare Marinade
In a large mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well until all ingredients are mixed.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the buttermilk marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for best results.
Breading the Chicken
- 3
Prepare Breading Mixture
In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. One piece at a time, dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, shaking off excess flour. Place breaded chicken on a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Frying the Chicken
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.
- 6
Fry Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 7
Toast the Brioche Buns
In a skillet, lightly toast the brioche buns until golden brown on both sides.
- 8
Assemble the Sandwich
On the bottom half of each toasted brioche bun, place a piece of fried chicken, top it with a slice of pepper jack cheese, a handful of butter lettuce, some pickles, and drizzle sweet chili sauce on top. Add the top half of the bun to complete the sandwich.
- 9
Serve
Serve the buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches warm with your choice of sides.