Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTrolley Square Oyster HouseButtermilk Fried Chicken Club Recipe

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Club Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, sourdough

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Breading Mixture

Assembly

Method

Chicken Marinade

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.

Breading the Chicken

  1. 3

    Prepare the Breading Mixture

    In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  2. 4

    Bread the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each piece in the breading mixture, ensuring an even coating. Place on a wire rack and let rest for 10 minutes.

Frying the Chicken

  1. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 6

    Fry the Chicken

    Carefully add the breaded chicken to the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Assembling the Club

  1. 7

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  2. 8

    Toast the Sourdough

    Lightly toast the sourdough bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet until golden.

  3. 9

    Build the Sandwich

    Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of toasted sourdough. Layer with lettuce, a piece of fried chicken, bacon slices, and tomato slices. Top with another slice of sourdough, mayonnaise side down.

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