Description
Crispy fried chicken thighs topped with tangy Thai slaw, fresh herbs, and creamy mayo, all tucked inside soft potato buns. A flavorful fusion of Southern comfort and Thai zest in every bite.
Ingredients
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- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 small Thai Bird’s eye chilies, chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup shaved red onion
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Kewpie mayonnaise
- 4 potato buns, halved
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- In one bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs. In another bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken thighs into flour, then into the buttermilk mixture, and again into flour for double coating.
- Fry chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a cooling rack.
- For the slaw, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a small pan. Add garlic, chilies, and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in lime juice, rice vinegar, and fish sauce.
- Toss dressing with cabbage, red onion, green onions, basil, and mint until combined.
- Spread Kewpie mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Add fried chicken, top with Thai slaw, and close with the top bun.
- Serve warm with lime wedges and extra herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier meat and crispier results.
- Assemble sandwiches just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Adjust chili quantity for desired heat level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg