Description
A deliciously crispy and tangy fried chicken sandwich brined in dill pickle juice, topped with creamy coleslaw, bright lettuce, and served on toasted brioche buns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 brioche buns
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (for slaw)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices thick-cut dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a large bowl or zip-top bag and pour in the dill pickle juice. Make sure the chicken is well-covered. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or better yet, leave it overnight for maximum flavor.
- Prepare the Coleslaw: In a mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Dredging Mixture: In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge the Chicken: Remove chicken from the brine and gently pat dry with paper towels. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a frying pan or Dutch oven over medium heat until it reaches 350°F. Carefully add chicken, frying each piece for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature hits 165°F.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Lightly toast the brioche buns for added texture. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom halves of the buns. Layer with lettuce, fried chicken, coleslaw, and dill pickle slices. Top with the other half of the bun, and serve hot.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight and consider making the coleslaw in advance. You can also bake the chicken for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: fried chicken sandwich, pickle brined chicken, coleslaw sandwich