Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich

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5 from 3 votes

Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich

This classic fried chicken sandwich is the perfect homemade dish that tastes much better than the fast food options.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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Servings: People

Author: Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

6 Boneless chicken thighs
1 quart Vegetable oil (alternative: peanut oil)

Wet Mix Ingredients

1 cup Buttermilk
1 cup Pickle juice
1 tbsp Garlic powder
1 tbsp Cayenne pepper
1 tbsp Paprika
1 tbsp Chili powder
1 tsp Salt

Dry Mix Ingredients

1 cup All purpose flour
1 cup Corn starch
1 tbsp Garlic powder
1 tbsp Cayenne pepper
1 tbsp Chili powder
1 tbsp Paprika
1 tsp Salt

Instructions

In a large bowl, add buttermilk and pickle juice. Mix it together and place the chicken in the brine.
Soak the chicken for at 1-4 hours for best results.
After the chicken have sat in the brine enough, remove them from liquid and place them on a wire rack.
In the buttermilk and pickle juice brine, add cayenne pepper, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder and a pinch of salt. Mix the spices in the liquid and set aside.
For the dry mix, in a mixing bowl, add flour, corn starch, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, paprika and a pinch of salt. Blend the spices together and set aside.
Dip the brined chicken in the wet mix first making sure to fully coat the meat. Transfer it to the dry mix again covering the entire piece. Repeat this one more time and set on a new wire rack.
Fill up a frying pan half way with vegetable oil.
Wait until the oil reaches 375 degrees before placing the coated chicken into it. Fry time should be 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken thighs reach 175 degrees.
On a brioche bun, add some mayo for the base followed by boston lettuce. Place a crispy fried chicken thigh onto the lettuce and a few slices of pickles and top with some hot honey.

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