Description
This Thai Fried Chicken Sandwich combines crispy fried chicken thighs marinated in Thai red curry paste, served on a toasted brioche bun with a zesty Thai slaw. A flavorful and satisfying meal with a touch of heat and crunch.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil, enough for deep frying
For the Thai Slaw:
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of salt
For Serving:
- 2 brioche buns
- Mayonnaise or sriracha mayo
- Optional cucumber slices and pickled onions
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, red curry paste, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Breading: In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and white pepper. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken thighs for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
- Make the Slaw: Toss cabbage, carrots, cilantro, lime juice, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt together.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Toast brioche buns, spread with mayo, add fried chicken, slaw, and desired toppings. Serve hot.
Notes
- To make it spicier, add chili oil or sriracha to the slaw.
- Chicken breasts can be used but may need to be pounded thin for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg