Name: Fried Chicken Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 brioche or sandwich buns; 1/2 cup coleslaw mix; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 4 dill pickle slices; Optional: spicy mayo or your favorite sandwich sauce

Description

Crispy golden fried chicken on a soft buttery bun with tangy pickles, creamy slaw, and zesty sauce — the ultimate comfort food sandwich made easily at home.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Vegetable oil, for frying

2 brioche or sandwich buns

1/2 cup coleslaw mix

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

4 dill pickle slices

Optional: spicy mayo or your favorite sandwich sauce

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken thighs, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off, and coat thoroughly in the flour mixture. Press to adhere.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
For slaw, mix coleslaw mix with mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Lightly toast buns in a skillet or toaster.
Assemble the sandwich: spread spicy mayo or sauce on the bottom bun, add fried chicken, slaw, pickles, and top with the other bun.

Notes

Marinate the chicken overnight for the best flavor and tenderness.

Let the coated chicken rest before frying for a crispier crust.

Use an oil with a high smoke point like vegetable, canola, or peanut oil.

To reheat, use an oven or air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes.

The fried chicken can be frozen separately and reheated later.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 590
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 95mg