Description
A bold and flavorful chicken sandwich featuring juicy thighs, tangy buttermilk, and a spicy cayenne glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Halal chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Cayenne Pepper
- 4 pieces Brioche Buns
- 1 cup Pickles
- 2 cups Coleslaw
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for the hot oil glaze)
Instructions
- Marinate: Place the chicken thighs between two sheets of plastic and gently flatten to even thickness. Put in a bowl with the buttermilk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne. Cover and refrigerate 2–24 hours.
- Prep dredge: In a shallow bowl, whisk the flour with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and remaining cayenne.
- Dredge and rest: Remove each thigh from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then press into the flour mixture to fully coat. Place coated pieces on a rack and rest 10–15 minutes.
- Heat oil: Pour oil into a deep skillet or Dutch oven to reach about 1.5 inches up the sides. Heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry: Fry chicken in batches, avoiding crowding. Cook 4–5 minutes per side until deep golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Make the hot oil: In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Whisk in 1–2 tablespoons cayenne and a pinch of brown sugar.
- Finish: Brush the hot cayenne-butter generously over fried chicken. Let sit 2 minutes.
- Assemble: Toast brioche buns lightly. Place coleslaw on the bottom bun, add glazed chicken, top with pickles, and finish with the top bun. Serve immediately.
Notes
For gluten-free, swap flour for a gluten-free blend. For a lighter sandwich, use grilled chicken and brush with spicy oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Nashville hot chicken, spicy chicken sandwich, fried chicken sandwich