Name: Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich With Secret Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 sandwiches
Cuisine: American,Canadian
Ingredients: 500g boneless and skinless chicken thighs, diced; 2 tsp salt, divided; 1 tsp paprika, divided; ½ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp white pepper; ¾ cup flour; ¾ cup cornstarch; ¾ tsp pepper; 1 ¼ cups sparkling water; Neutral oil for frying (such as peanut, avocado, or sunflower oil); ½ cup mayonnaise; 2 Tbsp minced dill pickle; 1 Tbsp minced onion; 1 Tbsp yellow mustard; ½ Tbsp white wine vinegar or pickle brine; ½ Tbsp ketchup; ½ tsp paprika; ¼ tsp garlic powder; Pinch salt; Pinch pepper; 4 hamburger buns, toasted; 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce; 4 slices cheddar cheese; 4 Tbsp white onion, minced; 12 slices pickle

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

10 min

Yields

4 sandwiches

This crispy and classic fried chicken sandwich is next-level nostalgic comfort food that resembles flavours from your favourite fast food chains, but it’s homemade, which makes it that much better. Juicy chicken thighs are blended and shaped into patties, double-dipped in a light, airy batter and fried until golden and crispy. Slathered with a tangy secret sauce and topped with cheddar, lettuce, onions and pickles, it’s a crave-worthy bite that’s easy to prepare any night of the week.

ingredients

Chicken Sandwich

500g

boneless and skinless chicken thighs, diced

tsp salt, divided

tsp paprika, divided

tsp garlic powder

tsp white pepper

cup flour

cup cornstarch

tsp pepper

1 ¼

cups sparkling water

Neutral oil for frying (such as peanut, avocado, or sunflower oil)

Secret Sauce

cup mayonnaise

Tbsp minced dill pickle

Tbsp minced onion

Tbsp yellow mustard

Tbsp white wine vinegar or pickle brine

Tbsp ketchup

tsp paprika

tsp garlic powder

Pinch salt

Pinch pepper

For Serving

hamburger buns, toasted

cups shredded iceberg lettuce

slices cheddar cheese

Tbsp white onion, minced

slices pickle

Ingredient Substitution Guide

directions

Step 1

Make the secret sauce in a small bowl by combining the mayonnaise, minced pickle and onion, mustard, vinegar, ketchup, paprika, garlic powder salt and pepper. Place in the fridge until serving.

Step 2

Add chicken, 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of paprika, garlic powder and white pepper to a food processor container. Blend until the ingredients are completely incorporated and the chicken has a smooth, paste-like texture.

Step 3

Divide the chicken into 4 equal balls and shape into thin, round patties. Arrange the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place them in the freezer to chill for 30 minutes or until firm but not frozen solid.

Step 4

Heat frying oil in a large saucepan to 375°F.

Step 5

Combine flour, cornstarch, pepper, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon of paprika in a medium bowl. Coat each of the partially frozen patties with the flour mixture and set aside.

Step 6

Whisk the sparkling water into the flour mixture until smooth. Working 2 at a time, dip the coated patties in the batter and shake off any excess.

Step 7

Carefully lay the chicken into the preheated oil and fry for 5-6 minutes, turning a couple times, until the batter is golden brown and crispy. Arrange the cooked patties on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet and fry the remaining patties.

Step 8

To assemble, spread secret sauce on the bottom bun, then layer with lettuce, cheddar cheese, a chicken patty, minced onion, and pickle slices. Add more sauce on the top bun, close the sandwich, give it a gentle press, and enjoy.

Step 9

Notes:

The sparkling water can be substituted with club soda or water if neither is available.

For a slightly lighter version, replace half or all the chicken thighs with chicken breast.

Use a neutral oil with a high smoking point for frying. Our preferred is peanut oil, however, avocado or sunflower oils are also good choices for frying.

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