Description
This Honey Chipotle Fried Chicken Sandwich features crispy, juicy fried chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of buttermilk, hot sauce, and spices, then topped with a sweet and smoky chipotle honey mayo, fresh lettuce, and dill pickles, all served on a soft brioche bun. Perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and crunch for a delicious, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Breading
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Other Ingredients
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 brioche buns
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons chipotle in adobo, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 8 dill pickle slices
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged, and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
- Mix Breading: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to create the seasoned flour mixture for dredging the chicken.
- Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet or deep fryer and heat to 350°F (175°C), ensuring there is enough oil for the chicken to be fully submerged or partially fried.
- Bread Chicken: Remove chicken thighs from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each thigh in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing the flour onto the chicken to coat thoroughly.
- Fry Chicken: Carefully place breaded chicken thighs into the hot oil and fry for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Ensure the chicken is cooked through. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Prepare Chipotle Honey Mayo: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, honey, and finely chopped chipotle in adobo until smooth and well combined.
- Toast Buns: Optionally toast the brioche buns lightly to enhance texture and flavor.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the chipotle honey mayo evenly on the bottom halves of each bun. Layer with a fried chicken thigh, shredded lettuce, and dill pickle slices. Top with the bun halves and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chipotle in adobo according to your preferred spice level.
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breasts if you prefer leaner meat.
- Add coleslaw for an extra crunchy texture and refreshing tang.
- Let the chicken marinate overnight for deeper flavor and juiciness.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature to ensure crispy and evenly cooked chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour marinating)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg