Instructions
6 steps · tick them off as you cookMarinate chicken thighs in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 30 minutes.
30 minutesWhisk flour, cornstarch, paprika and garlic powder; dredge each thigh, pressing to coat, and add a splash of the buttermilk for craggy bits.
Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken 5-6 minutes per side until deep golden and cooked through.
5-6 minutesDrain on a rack and season immediately with salt.
Toast buttered buns until golden.
Layer mayo, crispy chicken, pickles and slaw. Serve while shatteringly crisp.
Chef's tip
Keep oil steady between 340-350°F. Too hot burns the crust before the thigh cooks; too cool and the coating drinks up grease.
Suggested pairing
An off-dry Riesling tames the heat and refreshes between crunchy bites.
About this recipe
Shatteringly crisp fried chicken thighs stacked with pickles and creamy slaw on a buttered bun.
AmericanIntermediateweeknightfamilychickenfried
