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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
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon paprika
1 cup rice flour
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup potato starch
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups vegetable oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lemon, juiced
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
2 cups purple cabbage, shredded
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 cup carrots, shredded
1/4 cup pickle juice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Marinate boneless, skinless chicken thighs in buttermilk and hot sauce, ensuring everything is mixed through.

2

Cover the chicken and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

3

After marinating, lay the chicken on a paper towel lined sheet tray and refrigerate uncovered for 2-6 hours.

4

Prepare the frying oil and set up a 'Dredging Station'.

5

In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, black pepper, salt, onion powder, dry mustard, and paprika, stirring until fully combined.

6

Season the marinated chicken with half of the seasoning blend, flipping to season both sides.

7

In a bowl, create a wet dredge with 1 whole egg and a splash of water, mixing until combined.

8

In another bowl, create a dry dredge with rice flour, all purpose flour, potato starch, baking powder, and the remaining seasoning blend, whisking to combine.

9

Add a few sprinkles of the leftover marinade to the dry dredge and mix with hands to create small crumbs.

10

Dredge the chicken by first coating it in the wet mixture, shaking off excess, then pressing it into the dry dredge.

11

Carefully place the dredged chicken into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.

12

Cook the chicken at a lower temperature to cook through, then increase the temperature for a golden brown crust.

13

Monitor the oil temperature and check the internal temperature of the chicken, aiming for 160°F before setting aside.

14

Let the chicken rest for 15-20 minutes while preparing toppings.

15

Make the 'Secret Sauce' by mixing mayonnaise, honey, mustard, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

16

Chop green and purple cabbage into fine strips for slaw, adding shallot and carrot ribbons.

17

In a bowl, combine slaw ingredients with a splash of pickle juice and mayonnaise.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingfryingcoating

Equipment Needed

large bowldeep skilletmeat thermometertongspaper towels

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Fried Chicken SandwichSouthern Chicken Sandwich

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