Fried Chicken Sandwiches with Tangy Slaw

 Fried Chicken Sandwiches with Tangy Slaw

• Yield: 4-6 chicken sandwiches

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients for Chicken:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders, pounded thin
• 1 tsp of each: onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and black pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar)
• 1 large egg

Dry Ingredients for Chicken:

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tsp of each: onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and black pepper
• 4–5 cups peanut oil for frying

Tangy Slaw:

• 1 package coleslaw mix
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 4 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Sandwich Add-Ons:

• Brioche buns
• Swiss or pepperjack cheese
• Pickles
• Bacon (optional)
• BBQ sauce or Chick-fil-A sauce

Instructions

1. In bag or glass bowl, combine the chicken with all the wet ingredients.
2. BATTER: In a shallow bowl, combine all the dry ingredients except the oil.
3. SLAW: Toss all your ingredients together!
4. FRY: Heat the peanut oil in a frying pan until a speck of water sizzles across the top. Using tongs, shake excess liquid off the chicken pieces. Coat each piece in the dry flour mix. Add to the hot oil. Fry for 5 minutes on one side, then 2-3 minutes on the other side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with a little more salt (to taste).
5. ASSEMBLE: Build your ideal summertime fried chicken sandwich with slaw, cheese, pickles and sauce

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