Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Pickled Slaw
A delicious and comforting crispy chicken sandwich that features juicy chicken thighs and tangy pickled slaw, perfect for summer picnics or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None specified
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying
- 4 pieces sandwich buns
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by immersing thighs in buttermilk, seasoning with salt. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Prepare the flour coating by combining flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Coat the marinated chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring a proper coating.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the pickled slaw by mixing cabbage and carrots in a bowl, combining vinegar, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl, then tossing with the veggies.
- Assemble the sandwiches by placing a piece of chicken on the bottom bun, topping it with pickled slaw, and capping with the other half of the bun.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight. Serve fresh for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg