Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
chilli infused maple | pickle | mayo | side fries or salad
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Ingredients
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Chicken Sandwich
Side (Fries or Salad)
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, mix buttermilk, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- 2
Dredge Chicken
In a shallow dish, combine flour and cornstarch. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 3
Fry Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Sandwich
- 4
Toast Buns
Lightly toast the burger buns in a pan or toaster.
- 5
Spread Mayo
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun.
- 6
Add Chicken and Toppings
Place fried chicken on the mayo-covered bun, drizzle with chili-infused maple syrup, and add pickles and lettuce. Cover with the top of the bun.
Prepare the Side
- 7
- 8
For Salad
In a bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber. Drizzle with vinaigrette dressing before serving.
