Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Frying and Assembly
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Breading the Chicken
- 3
Prepare the Breading Mixture
In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece in the breading mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off any excess flour and set aside.
Frying and Assembly
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken thighs to the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 7
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each burger bun. Add lettuce, a piece of fried chicken, tomato slices, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 8
Serve
Serve the fried chicken sandwiches immediately while hot, and enjoy!