Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich

Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich

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Bbq · 40 min · Chicken · high-protein

568 cal 35g protein 44g carbs 28g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 brioche buns
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle chips
  • 2 cups peanut oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Soak the chicken thighs in buttermilk with 1 tsp salt for 20 minutes.
  2. Dredge each thigh in flour seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, and remaining salt, pressing to coat.
  3. Heat the peanut oil to 350°F and fry the thighs until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 6 minutes.
  4. Drain the chicken on a rack.
  5. Toast the brioche buns and assemble with the fried chicken and pickle chips.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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