Jul 17 2026
Jalapeño - Brined Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Inspired by It's a Southern thing - Downtown Durham
Time30m
Serves4
Jalapeño brined chicken breast, fried crispy and topped with homemade pickles, leaf lettuce, roasted garlic ranch, with fries.
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Ingredients
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Brined Chicken
Method
Brining the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Brine
In a large bowl, combine water, salt, sugar, sliced jalapeños, black peppercorns, smashed garlic cloves, and thyme. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved.
- 2
Brine the Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the brine, ensuring they're fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.