Description
A delicious buttermilk fried chicken sandwich featuring crispy chicken, tangy slaw, and spicy mayo on soft brioche buns.
Ingredients
- Buttermilk: 2 cups
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Black Pepper: to taste
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup
- Cayenne Pepper: 0.5 teaspoon (optional)
- Vegetable Oil: for frying
- Brioche Buns: 4
- Green Cabbage: 1 cup, finely shredded
- Carrots: 0.5 cup, grated
- Mayonnaise: 0.25 cup
- Apple Cider Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Sliced Pickles: for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the breading mixture by combining flour and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
- Coat the marinated chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble the sandwich by toasting the brioche buns, adding fried chicken, slaw, spicy mayo, and pickles.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider double dredging the chicken.
- Let the coated chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before frying.
- Ensure the oil temperature is correct to avoid greasy chicken.
- Use a combination of chicken breasts and thighs for varied texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Sandwich, Fried Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food