Dirty Bird Sub Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Toppings
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Marinate Chicken
In a large bowl, soak the chicken thighs in buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 2
Prepare Coating
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Cooking Chicken
- 3
- 4
Coat Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the buttermilk and allow excess to drip off. Dredge each thigh in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 5
Fry Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken thighs into the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Assembling the Sub
- 6
Prepare Rolls
Slice the sub rolls in half lengthwise. Spread mayonnaise on the inside of each roll.
- 7
Add Toppings
Layer the fried chicken thighs on the bottom half of each roll. Top with lettuce, sliced tomato, pickles, and drizzle with hot sauce to your liking.
- 8
Finish
Place the top half of the roll over the toppings. Press gently to secure and serve immediately.