Chicken 65 Sandwich Recipe | Spicy Saucy CRISPY Chicken Sandwich Recipe | Sol food

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds protein while being lower in calories.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Avocado spread provides creaminess with healthy fats.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder.

Start with spices: mix 1/2 teaspoon each of red chili powder, coriander, cumin, and ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon ginger, and 1 teaspoon garlic.

Add 1 lightly beaten egg and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the spices and mix.

Add chicken to the marinade and let it marinate for about an hour.

Prepare pickles using whole spices, sugar, salt, rice vinegar, bay leaf, and half a cucumber, then let them sit in the fridge.

In a bowl, mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup corn starch, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, red chili powder, paprika, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.

Add about 3 spoonfuls of the marinade into the flour mixture to help with crispiness.

Press the flour mixture into the marinated chicken pieces.

Heat oil in a pot with high sides on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until ready.

Fry chicken for about 7 minutes until golden brown, then remove and set aside.

Toast brioche buns on low heat.

Prepare sauce with 1/2 tablespoon oil, ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, red chili pepper, red chili powder, brown sugar, ketchup, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, and a splash of water.

Coat fried chicken with the sauce using a pastry brush or toss in a bowl.

Assemble the sandwich with mayo, pickles, fried chicken, and the top bun.

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