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Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwiches

Shatteringly crisp fried chicken thighs stacked with pickles and creamy slaw on a buttered bun.

35 min4 servingsIntermediateAmerican

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1,5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0,25 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 cup neutral frying oil
  • 12 tbsp dill pickle slices
  • 1 cup coleslaw mix
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 4 tbsp potato buns

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Whisk flour, cornstarch, paprika and garlic powder; dredge each thigh, pressing to coat, and add a splash of the buttermilk for craggy bits.

  3. 3

    Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken 5-6 minutes per side until deep golden and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Drain on a rack and season immediately with salt.

  5. 5

    Toast buttered buns until golden.

  6. 6

    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.

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