5th & Wells Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Frying
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Marinating Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate 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.
Breading Chicken
- 3
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each piece in the breading mixture, pressing lightly to ensure an even coating.
Frying Chicken
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, 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, cooking in batches if necessary. Fry for 5-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 7
Drain Excess Oil
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Assembling Sandwich
- 8
- 9
Build the Sandwich
Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Add a piece of fried chicken, top with a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, pickles, and finally the top half of the bun.