Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Crispy fried chicken, spicy mayo, and slaw on a toasted bun.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Spicy Mayo
Slaw
Assembly
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
Breading
- 3
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade and allow excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Frying
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 175°C (350°F).
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes per side. Use a thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
- 7
Drain the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Spicy Mayo
- 8
Make the Spicy Mayo
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, hot sauce, and lemon juice until well combined. Set aside.
Slaw
- 9
Prepare the Slaw
In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Toss until everything is well coated. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Assembly
- 10
Toast the Buns
Toast the burger buns in a dry skillet or under a broiler until golden brown.
- 11
Assemble the Sandwiches
Spread a generous amount of spicy mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a piece of fried chicken, followed by a scoop of slaw. Add the top bun to finish the sandwich.