A delightful recipe for a crispy chicken sandwich, featuring juicy fried chicken topped with tangy pickled slaw.
Author:lunarecipez
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:60 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Frying
Cuisine:American
Diet:None
Ingredients
Scale
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 (white or apple cider)
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt, to taste
Instructions
Marinate the chicken by placing the thighs in a bowl and covering them with buttermilk. Ensure they are submerged for at least 1 hour or overnight for more flavor.
Prepare your flour mixture by combining the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it’s hot enough to sizzle when a drop of water is added.
Coat the chicken by allowing the excess buttermilk to drip off and dredging each thigh in the flour mixture.
Fry the chicken in the hot oil for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain the cooked chicken on paper towels and let it rest for a few minutes.
Make the slaw by combining shredded cabbage and carrots in a bowl. Whisk vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt together, then pour over the vegetables, tossing to combine.
Assemble the sandwich by toasting the buns, placing crispy chicken on the bottom half, topping with pickled slaw, and finishing with the top bun.
Notes
For extra crispy chicken, double-dip in buttermilk and flour. You can also bake the chicken at 400°F for a healthier option.