Japanese Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Fried chicken thigh, japanese katsu sauce, sesame aioli, lettuce, pickles, fries
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Sauces
Assembly
Method
Marinating Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add chicken thighs and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Breading and Frying
- 2
Prepare Breading
Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Dip each marinated chicken thigh into the flour, then the egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken thighs until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Making Sauce
- 4
Prepare Sesame Aioli
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with sesame oil and a pinch of salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
On the bottom half of each brioche bun, spread a layer of sesame aioli, add a piece of fried chicken, top with lettuce, pickles, and a drizzle of katsu sauce. Place the top half of the bun over and serve with fries on the side.
