Description
A delightful crunch and burst of flavor in every bite with juicy fried chicken and tangy pickled slaw.
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying
- 4 pieces sandwich buns
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Begin by marinating the chicken thighs in buttermilk. Place them in a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Let them sit for at least 1 hour in the fridge, but overnight is better for flavor.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Take the marinated chicken out and let the excess buttermilk drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes on each side. Once cooked, place the chicken on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Adjust the salt according to your taste. Let the slaw sit for about 10-15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Toast the sandwich buns lightly. Place a piece of crispy chicken on the bottom bun, followed by a generous amount of pickled slaw. Top with the other half of the sandwich bun.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider using panko breadcrumbs instead of regular flour. Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the chicken to achieve a crispy texture. Customize the slaw with other veggies like radishes or bell peppers for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg