Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Crispy water st. fried chicken, pistachio-basil pesto, mayonnaise, mozzarella, parmesan, brioche bun, peperonata
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken
Pistachio-Basil Pesto
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Fried Chicken Preparation
- 1
Marinate Chicken
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 2
Prepare Breading
In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Remove chicken from buttermilk marinade, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- 3
Pistachio-Basil Pesto Preparation
- 4
Make Pesto
In a food processor, combine pistachios, basil, garlic, and lemon juice. Pulse until coarsely ground. With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until smooth. Stir in parmesan cheese and salt to taste.
Sandwich Assembly
- 5
Assemble Sandwiches
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each brioche bun. Add fried chicken, a slice of mozzarella, a spoonful of pesto, a sprinkle of parmesan, and a generous serving of peperonata. Top with the other half of the bun and serve.
