Take Me Away Recipe
fried nashville hot chicken, griddled brioche, pickles and comeback sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Spicy Flour
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Dredge the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge each piece in the spicy flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken thighs in the hot oil. Fry for about 10-12 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 6
Make the Comeback Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 7
Toast the Brioche Buns
In a skillet, lightly toast the brioche buns until golden brown.
- 8
Assemble the Sandwiches
Spread a generous amount of comeback sauce on the bottom half of the toasted brioche bun. Add the fried chicken, top with pickles, and finish with the top half of the bun.
