Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Chicken Coating
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Marinate Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk until smooth.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Prepare Coating
- 3
Mix the Coating
In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Fry Chicken
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Dredge the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Take each piece and dredge it in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure a good coating.
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken pieces in the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 7
Drain the Chicken
Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Assemble Sandwich
- 8
Toast the Buns
While the chicken is draining, lightly toast the burger buns in a skillet or toaster.
- 9
Build the Sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Place a piece of fried chicken on top, followed by a leaf of lettuce, a slice of tomato, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
