Hot Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Fried chicken sandwich with a ton of flavor.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade and Frying
Method
Preparation and Assembly
- 1
Marinate Chicken
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken thighs, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 2
Prepare Flour Mixture
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Fry Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Assemble Sandwich
Toast sandwich buns if desired. Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half of each bun, add pickles, and drizzle with additional hot sauce if desired. Top with the other half of the bun and serve hot.