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CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH JALAPENO HONEY

Crispy juicy buttermilk fried chicken drenched in jalapeño honey on a toasted bun with a buttermilk ranch sauce.


Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Additional Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Burgers & Sandwiches
Servings: 4 -6
Author: the communal feast

Ingredients

  • For the Marinade
  • • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • • 1 cup buttermilk
  • • 1 large egg whisked
  • • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • • 1 teaspoon EACH paprika garlic powder black pepper, salt
  • For Breading
  • • 1 cup flour
  • • ½ cup corn starch
  • • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • • 1 tablespoon EACH paprika garlic powder onion powder, cayenne pepper
  • • 1 teaspoon EACH salt & pepper
  • For the Buttermilk Ranch
  • • 1 cup mayo
  • • ½ cup buttermilk
  • • 1/3 cup parsley
  • • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • • 1 teaspoon EACH: smoked paprika cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, sea salt, black pepper
  • For the Jalapeño Honey
  • • 1 cup honey
  • • 1 jalapeño sliced
  • For the Sandwiches
  • • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • • Brioche buns
  • • Pickle slices
  • • Shredded iceberg lettuce

Instructions

To make the marinade:

  • 1. Pound chicken breasts in between two pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Cut each chicken breast in half crosswise to make 2 small pieces of chicken about the same size as the bun
  • 2. In a large bowl or container with a lid add the buttermilk, egg, cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt & black pepper. Add the chicken to the mix and marinade overnight in the fridge. If using same day, marinade for at least 4 hours.  

To make the Jalapeño Honey:

  • 1. Place the honey and jalapenos in a small saucepan and heat over medium to high heat until it just starts bubbling and then turn the heat off. Let cool before transferring to a jar with a lid.

To make the buttermilk ranch:

  • 1. Combined all ingredients in a bowl and whisk together

To Cook Chicken:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large heavy-duty skillet or pot on medium temperature or until the temperature reaches 350F.
  • 2. In a medium shallow bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and spices.
  • 3. Working with 1 piece at a time, shake off excess marinade, dredge chicken the flour mixture and press flour on the top chicken to form a thick crust. Place on wire rack and repeat process with remaining pieces of chicken. Transfer chicken to hot oil and fry for 4-5
    minutes per side or until the outside is crispy and golden and the internal temperature reaches 165F. Transfer to a wire rack and repeat frying process until all the chicken has been fried.

To assemble:

  • 1. Lightly toast brioche buns
  • 2. Add shredded lettuce to bottom bun, next add the pickles and place 1 piece of fried chicken over top. Drench chicken in jalapeño honey, next spread buttermilk ranch onto your top bun and close your sandwich.
  • Enjoy!