Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Pepper jack cheese, sweet tea glaze, Tabasco aioli, pickles, brioche bun
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken Sandwich Ingredients
Method
Fried Chicken Sandwich Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, mix buttermilk, salt, black pepper, and Tabasco sauce. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, combine flour and cornstarch. Remove marinated chicken from the fridge and dip each piece into the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Make the Sweet Tea Glaze
In a small saucepan, combine sweet tea and honey. Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Brush glaze over the fried chicken.
- 5
Prepare the Tabasco Aioli
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with Tabasco sauce. Adjust to taste.
- 6
Assemble the Sandwich
On each brioche bun, place a piece of fried chicken, top with a slice of pepper jack cheese, pickles, and a generous dollop of Tabasco aioli. Close the sandwich with the other half of the bun and serve.