Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Crispy, golden fried chicken, topped with chipotle aioli & LTO, served with coleslaw, fries, and a pickle.
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Ingredients
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For the Fried Chicken
For the Chipotle Aioli
For the Sandwich Assembly
For the Coleslaw
For the Fries
Method
For the Fried Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture. Fry in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
For the Chipotle Aioli
- 4
Make the Aioli
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, minced chipotle in adobo sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed and set aside.
For the Coleslaw
- 5
Prepare the Coleslaw
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and shredded carrot. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until well combined. Refrigerate until serving.
For the Sandwich Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Sandwiches
Toast the burger buns lightly if desired. Spread a generous amount of chipotle aioli on the bottom bun. Add a piece of fried chicken, followed by a leaf of lettuce, a slice of tomato, and a pickle slice. Top with the other half of the bun.
For the Fries
- 7
Prepare the Fries
Cook frozen fries according to package instructions until crispy and golden brown. Serve alongside the sandwiches.