Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
spice dusted breaded chicken thigh, charred jalapeno ranch slaw, tomato, pickles
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Slaw
Assembly
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Coating
In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Place the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- 2
Coat the Chicken
Dip each chicken thigh into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Make sure each piece is well-coated.
Frying
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken thighs in the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Slaw Preparation
- 5
Make the Slaw
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, finely chopped jalapeño, and ranch dressing. Toss well to combine and set aside.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Sandwich
On the bottom half of each burger bun, place a fried chicken thigh, top with jalapeño ranch slaw, slices of tomato, and pickles. Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.
