Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle aioli
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Chipotle Aioli
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Marinate the Chicken
- 1
Prepare Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
Prepare Breading
- 3
Make Breading
In a shallow dish, combine all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to combine.
Make Chipotle Aioli
- 4
Prepare Aioli
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, finely chopped chipotle peppers, and lime juice. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Fry the Chicken
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).
- 6
Bread Chicken
Remove marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to adhere the breading.
- 7
Fry Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken in the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Assemble Sandwiches
- 8
- 9
Add Aioli
Spread a generous amount of chipotle aioli on the bottom half of each bun.
- 10
Assemble Sandwich
Layer the fried chicken, followed by lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion slices.
- 11
Finish Sandwich
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.