Description
A delicious and crispy fried chicken sandwich brined in pickle juice for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pickle juice
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 sandwich buns
- Pickles for topping
- Lettuce and tomato for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken thighs and pickle juice. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Remove chicken from pickle juice and pat dry. Dip in buttermilk, then dredge in a mixture of flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken thighs until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing the fried chicken on a bun, topping with pickles, lettuce, and tomato.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pickle Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich, Fried Chicken, Sandwich, Lunch