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Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delicious fried chicken sandwich with a tangy sauce and crunchy toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
  • canola oil (for frying)
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 4 brioche burger buns (toasted)
  • 16 bread and butter pickle slices
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, buttermilk, hot sauce, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt to a large resealable bag.
  2. Seal the bag, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  3. Heat 1½ inches of canola oil in a dutch oven or large pot to 350°F.
  4. In a wide bowl, combine the flour, remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  5. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade and dip each piece in the flour mixture until well coated.
  6. Fry 2 pieces of chicken at a time until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
  7. Rest the cooked chicken on paper towels to cool.
  8. Make the sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  9. Toast buns if desired. Spread the open sides of the toasted buns with sauce.
  10. Top the bottom bun with a fried chicken thigh.
  11. Then finish with pickles, lettuce/cabbage, and the top bun.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, allow the chicken to marinate overnight.
  • Adjust the hot sauce to taste for desired spice level.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1500mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 25g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg