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This version of Koi Anselmo’s chicken sandwich can give Popeye’s, Chick-fil-A and KFC‘s Zinger chicken sandwiches a run for their money.

Instead of chicken breast fillet, Koi opted to use chicken thigh fillet in this recipe for a tender, juicier meat. The chicken is marinated for 4 hours in buttermilk, then coated with seasoned breading and fried to a perfect crisp. Served in toasted brioche buns with a layer of his own signature dressing.

Chicken Sandwich

Koi Anselmo

• Popeye's Chicken Sandwich

• Chick-fil-A Sandwich

• KFC Zinger

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Prep Time 4 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 5

Course Chicken, Sandwich

Cuisine American

Servings 7 people

Calories 0.69 kcal

Ingredients

7 pcs. chicken thigh fillet
7 pcs brioche buns
oil for frying
butter
pickles

Marinade

2 cups buttermilk
1 pc egg
1 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp cayenne powder

Breading

1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup potato starch
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
ground black pepper

Dressing

mayonnaise
sriracha sauce
squeezed lemon juice from 1/2 lemon
ground black pepper
honey

Instructions

Marinating the chicken:

In a bowl, add buttermilk, egg, kosher salt, garlic powder and cayenne powder. Whisk until combined.
Add chicken thigh fillet. Cover with cling wrap and marinate for 4 hours.

Preparing the breading:

Combine breading ingredients in a bowl and whisk until evenly mixed.

Preparing the dressing:

Mix all dressing ingredients in a smal bowl until fully combined.

Frying the chicken:

Prepare and heat a frying pan or a pot. Add enough oil for frying.
Fry the chicken in batches until browned and crispy. Let it rest for awhile and fry again in a higher heat for a few seconds.

Toasting the buns:

Prepare a skillet and set heat to medium low. Add butter and wait for it to melt.
Cut the buns into halves and toast by place the cut sides into the skillet surface.
Once the buns are nicely toasted, remove from the skillet.

Assembling the sandwich:

Use a spoon to spread both toasted sides of the buns with the dressing. Add a few pieces of pickles, then place a piece of the fried chicken fillet. Finish assembling the sandwich by placing the other half of the toasted bun on top. Enjoy the sandwich.