Hot chicken sandwiches

matt · 5 November 2023
Date Posted
Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
  • 1 cup buttermilk.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour.
  • 1 tsp. each of salt and black pepper (step 2).
  • 1 tsp. cayenne pepper.
  • ½ tsp. paprika.
  • ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper (step 6).
  • Vegetable oil for frying.
  • 4 sandwich buns.
  • Bread and butter pickles.
  • Ranch dressing.
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce.
Body
  1. Fill your deep fryer or a tall pot with vegetable oil and preheat to 400 F (200 C), being careful not to overfill your pot and leaving enough room for the chicken.
  2. Mix together the flour and a teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and coat evenly with buttermilk.
  4. Dredge the chicken thighs in the flour mixture one at a time to thoroughly coat, then place on a plate until the hot oil is ready.
  5. Once your oil is hot enough, carefully place the chicken thighs one at a time into the hot oil and cook until they have reached an internal temperature of 165 F (70 C).
  6. While the chicken is frying, mix the cayenne, paprika and a ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a metal bowl.
  7. When the chicken is cooked, remove from the deep fryer and place on a wire rack with a baking tray underneath.
  8. While the oil is still hot, using a metal ladle, carefully scoop out about half a cup of the oil and blend with spices. Use a pastry brush to baste the spices on the chicken.
  9. Assemble the sandwiches with the pickles, ranch and lettuce. Serve and enjoy!