Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Three crispy smoked chicken tenders, green cabbage slaw, golden bbq sauce, house pickles, choice of one side
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Cabbage Slaw
Golden BBQ Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Prepare Chicken Tenders
Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and chicken tenders. Let marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Prepare Breading
In a shallow dish, mix together flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Bread the Chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge in flour mixture until fully coated.
Fry the Chicken
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken tenders in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Prepare Cabbage Slaw
Mix Slaw Ingredients
In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Toss well to combine.
Make Golden BBQ Sauce
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and salt until smooth.
Assemble Sandwich
Build Sandwich
Spread golden BBQ sauce on the top and bottom of each burger bun. Layer with fried chicken tenders, cabbage slaw, and house pickles. Close the sandwich and serve with your choice of side.