The Royalty - Fried Chicken Sandwich W/fries Recipe
served w/lettuce, pickle & herb aioli sauce on a brioche bun
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken
Herb Aioli Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Fried Chicken Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the chicken thighs, making sure they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In another bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Set aside.
- 3
- 4
Fry the Chicken
Remove chicken from the buttermilk marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Carefully place chicken in the hot oil and fry for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Herb Aioli Sauce Preparation
- 5
Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chopped parsley, chopped dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste and refrigerate until ready to use.
Sandwich Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Sandwich
On the bottom half of each brioche bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a piece of fried chicken, a few pickle slices, and a generous dollop of herb aioli. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 7
Serve
Serve the sandwiches hot alongside crispy French fries.