Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha hot sauce
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, Thai red curry paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Whisk until well mixed.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and ensure they are fully submerged in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- In another bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess buttermilk drip off. Coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing the flour into the chicken to ensure a crispy coating.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Carefully place chicken pieces in the hot oil, frying for 7-8 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken is frying, mix the mayonnaise and Sriracha hot sauce in a small bowl to create a spicy mayo.
- Toast the brioche buns until golden brown.
- Assemble the sandwich: spread the spicy mayo on the top and bottom of each bun. Place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom bun, followed by shredded lettuce and sliced pickles. Add the top bun.
- Serve the sandwiches hot, with lime wedges on the side for an extra zing of flavor.
Notes
Marinate chicken the night before to reduce prep time. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 240 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg