Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Sambal aioli, pickled slaw, hot honey
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Ingredients
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Crispy Chicken Sandwich Ingredients
Method
Crispy Chicken Sandwich Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, soak the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 2
Make the Sambal Aioli
In a small bowl, mix the sambal sauce with mayonnaise until well combined. Set aside.
- 3
Make the Pickled Slaw
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, rice vinegar, and sugar. Toss well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Bread the Chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere. Shake off excess.
- 6
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread sambal aioli on each bun, add the fried chicken, top with pickled slaw, and drizzle with hot honey. Close the sandwich and serve.