Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMercadoGordo's Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Gordo's Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Mercado
Time2h
Serves4

Spicy fried chicken, creamy slaw, pickled cucumber & jalapeño

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Ingredients

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For the Fried Chicken

For the Creamy Slaw

For the Pickled Cucumber & Jalapeño

For Assembly

Method

For the Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, and salt. Add the chicken thighs and ensure they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Coating

    In another bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere. Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

For the Creamy Slaw

  1. 5

    Prepare the Slaw

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and carrots. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

  2. 6

    Mix the Slaw

    Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

For the Pickled Cucumber & Jalapeño

  1. 7

    Prepare the Pickling Liquid

    In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve.

  2. 8

    Pickle the Vegetables

    Place the cucumber and jalapeño slices in a jar or bowl, and pour the hot pickling liquid over them. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to a week.

For Assembly

  1. 9

    Toast the Buns

    In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the burger buns, cut side down, and toast until golden brown.

  2. 10

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a piece of fried chicken. Top with a generous scoop of creamy slaw and a few slices of pickled cucumber and jalapeño. Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.

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