Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwiches

about the recipe

This crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich is a perfect way to treat your family to something special. Made with chicken thighs to ensure a juicy inside, this easy sandwich delivers that golden-brown crunch everyone loves. This recipe has made me the dinner-time hero time and again. I am sure it will blow your family away too!

INGREDIENTS

– 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs – 1 ¼ cup dill pickle brine divided (about 1 24 ounce jar) – 1 tablespoon minced garlic – 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour – ½ cup cornstarch – 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder – 2 teaspoons garlic powder – 2 teaspoons salt – 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper – ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper – 3 ½ cups avocado or vegetable oil for frying – 4 burger buns – For serving: tomato shredded lettuce, slaw, burger sauce, mayonnaise, pickles

– Place the chicken in a shallow dish. – Add 1 cup of the pickle brine and garlic.  Cover. – Refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 12.

– Line a baking sheet with a rack or paper towels. – Combine the flour,  cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl.

– Add the remaining pickle brine to the flour mixture and work it in with your hands. – Remove the chicken from the brine. Working one piece at a time, and coat with the flour, using your hands to firmly press the flour into the chicken.

– Return to the brine and coat again, then re-coat with the flour mixture.

– Preheat the oil in a dutch oven, wok or other heavy duty pan to 350°F.  Add the chicken, working in batches as necessary, and cook, flipping halfway, until golden brown and an instant read thermometer registers 165°F. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Rest for 5 to 10 minutes.  – Toast the buns if desired.  Spread the mayonnaise or burger sauce on the buns and add the chicken.  Top with the desired fixings.

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