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Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Cultural Context

The crispy chicken sandwich has its roots in Southern cuisine, where fried chicken is a beloved staple. This dish has gained immense popularity across the United States, often found in fast-food chains and diners. Today, it comes in various styles, including spicy versions and gourmet toppings, appealing to a wide range of tastes.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
chicken thighs
salt
3 tablespoons Hellmann's mayonnaise
spicy sriracha
juice of half a lime
3 large spoons full fat Greek yogurt
milk
150 grams plain flour
50 grams cornstarch
5 grams baking powder
3 arbol chilies
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin
smoked paprika
cabbage
onion
grated ginger
butter

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado spread is healthier while maintaining creaminess.

1

Salt the chicken thighs and leave them at room temperature for 30 minutes.

2

Prepare the marinade with 3 large spoons of full fat Greek yogurt and milk, then add the chicken and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

3

In a bowl, combine 150 grams of plain flour, 50 grams of cornstarch, and 5 grams of baking powder.

4

Grind 3 arbol chilies, 1 teaspoon of Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds, and 1 teaspoon of cumin, then add to the flour mixture along with smoked paprika and sea salt.

5

Heat oil to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for frying.

6

Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture, pressing down to ensure it's well coated.

7

Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry for 8-10 minutes until crispy and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 70 degrees Celsius (160 degrees Fahrenheit).

8

Drain the fried chicken on kitchen paper.

9

Butter one side of thick slices of bread and grill them in a cast iron pan, buttered side down, until golden brown.

10

Spread sriracha mayo generously on both pieces of bread, add coleslaw, and then the crispy chicken before topping with the other slice of bread.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingfryingcoating

Equipment Needed

cast iron pankitchen paperspice grinderlarge bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Fried Chicken SandwichSouthern Chicken Sandwich

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