chicken sandwich

2023-11-24

ingredients

  • 2 ct. chicken breast or 4 ct. thigh, pounded flat.
  • 1 c. buttermilk.
  • 2 tsp. salt.
  • herbs and spices.
  • 1 c. cabbage
  • 1 c. carrots
  • 1 part mayo : 1 part sour cream : 1 part red wine vinegar
  • 1.5 c. flour
  • 2 tbsp. corn starch
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tbsp. garlic powder
  • A whole bunch of chipotle powder or a non dangerous amount of cayenne or literally whatever else you want to flavor it with

directions

brine

  • combine 1 c. buttermilk, 2 tsp. salt, spices (they may or may not soak in).
  • wangjangle that salt until dissolved.
  • marinate chicken in the brine for at least a couple but ideally 6 hours in the fridge.

slaw

  • shred or chop 1 c. cabbage, 1 c. carrots.
  • combine mayo : sour cream : red wine vinegar + s/p.

dredge

combine:

  • 1.5 c. flour
  • 2 tbsp. corn starch
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tbsp. garlic powder
  • A whole bunch of chipotle powder or a non dangerous amount of cayenne or literally whatever else you want to flavor it with

cooking

  • drip brine into dredge to create globules for texture.
  • mash the chicken in there, cover it up, flip it around, let 'em have it.
  • heat your oil to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
  • fry for a few minutes until your chicken is cooked.
  • you can go until 165 degrees but if the chicken gets up to 155 degrees and stays there at least a minute it's also safe.
  • assemble the sandwich by putting the separate parts together until it appears to be a singular object.