Description
Crispy, juicy Southern-style fried chicken served on a buttery brioche bun with creamy coleslaw, pimento cheese, and smoky bacon chutney. This restaurant-quality burger is packed with bold flavors and easy to make at home!
Ingredients
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Fried Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (~2 lbs)
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp salt (divided)
- 1 quart peanut oil (for frying)
- 4 brioche buns (toasted)
Coleslaw:
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
Pimento Cheese:
- 5 oz extra sharp yellow cheddar cheese (grated)
- 5 oz extra sharp white cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup minced roasted red peppers or pimentos
Condiment:
- 1/4 cup hot & smoky bacon chutney
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl or gallon-sized bag, mix buttermilk and hot sauce.
- Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator).
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Prepare the Coleslaw:
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar.
- Toss with shredded cabbage and carrots.
- Cover and refrigerate until serving.
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Make the Pimento Cheese:
- Mix together grated cheeses, minced red peppers, mayonnaise, red & black pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate.
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Bread the Chicken:
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, 1½ tsp salt, paprika, garlic, and onion powder.
- Remove chicken from marinade, season with remaining salt, and coat in flour mixture.
- Shake off excess flour and place on a wire rack.
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Fry the Chicken:
- Heat 1½–2 inches of oil in a cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F.
- Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes, flip, and cook another 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and 165°F internally.
- Drain on a wire rack.
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Assemble the Burgers:
- Toast brioche buns under the broiler.
- Spread bacon chutney on the bottom bun.
- Add fried chicken thigh, pimento cheese, and coleslaw.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip chicken in the buttermilk and flour mixture before frying.
- Use vegetable or canola oil if peanut oil is unavailable.
- Want it spicier? Add ½ tsp cayenne to the flour mix!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 1074
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 69g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 45g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 190mg