Fried Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk-soaked chicken thighs coated in seasoned flour and fried for 12 minutes, in a soft bun with pickles and mayonnaise.
Make Ahead and Storage
Best eaten at once. Cooked chicken keeps in the fridge for 2 days; reheat in a hot oven.
How to Make Fried Chicken Sandwich
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Mix the buttermilk, hot sauce and salt, add the chicken and leave for at least 30 minutes.
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Mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder and pepper. Lift out each thigh, press into the flour, dip back in the buttermilk and press into the flour again.
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Fry in 2 cm of oil at 170°C for 6 minutes per side until deep gold. Drain on a rack.
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Toast the buns, spread with the mayonnaise and fill with the chicken and pickles.
A Few Pointers
- Soak the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Double dip for a craggy crust.
- If your oil runs hot, check at 5 minutes.
- Drain on a rack.
Some Background
Fast-food chains made this sandwich famous, and the home version is better for two reasons: the chicken is fresher, and the crust is thicker. The key is the double dip.
Soak boneless thighs in buttermilk with salt and a spoon of hot sauce. Buttermilk tenderises the meat and gives the flour something to grip. Soak for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge for a more tender result.
Season the flour with paprika, garlic powder and pepper. Lift each thigh out, let the excess drip off, press into the flour, dip back into the buttermilk and press into the flour again. That second coat gives the craggy crust.
Fry in 2 cm of oil at 170°C for 6 minutes a side, until deep gold and cooked to 74°C in the centre. If your oil runs hot, check at 5 minutes. Drain on a rack and assemble in a toasted bun with pickles and mayonnaise.
Good Alongside
Coleslaw · Oven chips · Pickles · Milkshake
Common Substitutions & Variations
- Out of buttermilk? Stir a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar into the same amount of ordinary milk and let it sit five minutes before using.
Fried Chicken Sandwich FAQ
How long does Fried Chicken Sandwich take to make?
About 32 minutes in total — 20 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Fried Chicken Sandwich?
Soak the chicken for at least 30 minutes. Double dip for a craggy crust. If your oil runs hot, check at 5 minutes. Drain on a rack.
What should I serve with Fried Chicken Sandwich?
Coleslaw; Oven chips; Pickles; Milkshake.
How should Fried Chicken Sandwich be stored?
Best eaten at once. Cooked chicken keeps in the fridge for 2 days; reheat in a hot oven.
Is Fried Chicken Sandwich suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is high-protein and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Fried Chicken Sandwich?
About 706 kcal per serving, with 41 g protein, 59 g carbohydrate and 34 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
The Numbers per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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