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Fried Chicken Sandwich

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Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
This Fried Chicken Sandwich is so easy to make at home! Crispy, juicy, and flavorful, this chicken burger is way better than getting fast food! Marinated in a flavorful buttermilk and then served up with some slaw between a toasted bun, you’ll want to have this every day!
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 brioche buns or burger buns
  • Oil for frying

Optional add on’s for stacking:

  • lettuce
  • tomatoes
  • sliced onions
  • cheese
  • pickles
  • sliced avocados
  • jalapeno slices

For the Buttermilk Marinade:

  • 1 cup full fat butter milk
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsps. sriracha
  • 1 tsp. Spanish paprika or regular
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

For the Breading Mix:

  • 1 ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper fresh cracked
  • 1 ½ tsp. Spanish paprika or regular
  • 2 tbsps. corn starch
  • 1 ½ tsp. onion powder
  • 1 ½ tsp. garlic powder

For the Slaw Mix:

  • 1 ½ cup shredded cabbage
  • ¾ cup shredded carrot
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • ¼ small onion finely chopped, or less per preference
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Remove all excess fats from the chicken thighs and pat dry.
  • In a bowl, mix the buttermilk marinade together and add in the chicken thighs. Coat well with mixture and cover to marinate in the fridge for 2 hours.
  • Prepare the slaw while the chicken marinates, but do not mix the condiments in yet. Place it in the fridge until you are ready for it.
  • Slice your tomatoes, lettuce, and any other veggies you want to add and place them in the fridge.
  • Preheat the oil in a deep large pan at 350 F.
  • In another shallow plate or bowl, mix together the breading mix.
  • Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade, allowing any excess liquids to fall off, then dredge it into the flour mixture.
  • Coat the whole chicken thigh well with the flour mixture, patting down the flour onto the chicken with your palms to firmly pack the flour coating on the chicken.
  • Place on a plate or pan and repeat the process for the other thighs.
  • Once the oil is hot enough, add the chicken pieces into the pan, leaving space between them.
  • Fry them on each side for about 4 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown with an internal temperature of 165 F.
  • Remove the chicken pieces and place on a rack for a few minutes to rest and drain any excess oil.
  • Mix the condiments into the slaw and prepare the slaw.
  • Place the bottom of the brioche buns on a plate and arrange the chicken burger with whatever ingredients you prefer. Start with lettuce always to prevent the bread from sogging.
  • Serve along side with some fries or favorite side.

Notes

  • Do not add too many chicken thighs into the oil at once or it’ll cause the temperature of the oil to drop. 
  • Make sure the oil is at 350F. Use a thermometer to check. When the oil is not hot enough, it’ll cause the chicken to absorb too much oil and you’ll end up with greasy chicken. If the oil is too hot, then you risk the skin burning before the interior is cooked through.
  • This is a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich. If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup of milk and let it sit 5-10 minutes.
  • The longer you let the chicken thighs marinate in the buttermilk, the better!
  • Use a rack instead of paper towels. If you let the chicken sit on paper towels to drain the oil, the paper towel will trap the steam. The rack will ensure your chicken stays crispy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 903kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 291mg | Sodium: 1731mg | Potassium: 1129mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5461IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 5mg
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