Crispy Chicken Sandwich
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Equipment
- Large bowl
- 6-quart heavy pot
- Wire rack
- Baking sheet
- Ziplock bags or airtight containers
Ingredients
- 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour about 17 ounces
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 12 hamburger buns
- 6 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 12 ripe beefsteak tomato slices optional
- 2 16-ounce jars dill pickle chips, 1/2 cup brine reserved and about 60 pickle chips reserved, divided
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Soak chicken thighs in buttermilk for 4-8 hours.
- Prepare Breading: Mix flour and seasonings.
- Fry Chicken: Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken in batches for 6-8 minutes.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread mayonnaise on buns, add fried chicken, lettuce, tomato (optional), and pickle chips.
- Store Leftovers: Refrigerate sandwiches up to 3 days or freeze chicken for 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 1014kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 38gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 266mgSodium: 3094mgFiber: 3g
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