Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Our fried chicken breast piled high with a cabbage slaw mix and our Hawaiian salsa served on a potato bun. Served with a side of fries.
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken
Cabbage Slaw
Hawaiian Salsa
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Fried Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
In another bowl, combine the buttermilk and eggs. Add the chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Coat the Chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and place on paper towels to drain.
Cabbage Slaw Preparation
- 5
Make the Slaw
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and carrots.
- 6
Mix the Dressing
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Combine
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until well coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Hawaiian Salsa Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Salsa
In a medium bowl, combine the diced pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Sandwich Assembly
- 9
Assemble the Sandwich
On each potato bun, place a fried chicken breast, top with a generous scoop of cabbage slaw, and finish with a spoonful of Hawaiian salsa.
- 10
Serve with Fries
Serve the sandwiches with a side of fries.
