This, right here? This is THE chicken sandwich. It is everything a chicken sandwich needs to be. From the golden hue of its perfectly spiced breading, to the pucker of its pickle chips, to the smooth, buttery sweetness of its brioche bun…it’s perfect. Just perfect.

Ingredients

  • 1 Package Louisiana Fish Fry Products Seasoned Crispy Chicken Fry Seasoned Chicken Batter Mix
  • 4 Pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • Neutral Vegetable Oil, For Deep Frying
  • Brioche Buns, Split and Lightly Toasted
  • Mayonnaise, to Taste
  • Pickle Coins
  • Prepared Coleslaw (Or Shredded Iceberg Lettuce)

Directions

  • In a large bowl, mix 5 tablespoons of Chicken Fry Seasoned Chicken Batter mix with ½ cup cold water and whisk to form a batter. Place remainder of dry batter mix into a shallow dish.
  • Dip chicken into wet batter, let excess drip off, then coat chicken thoroughly in dry batter mix.
  • Deep fry chicken at 325 until thoroughly cooked and golden brown.
  • Assemble each sandwich: smear mayonnaise on top and bottom buns (add a drizzle of Louisiana Fish Fry Hot Sauce, if using). Place pickle coins on bottom bun, then place one fried chicken thigh on top. Top chicken with a scoop of slaw or shredded lettuce, then place top bun on sandwich.

Plus it up: add potato chips, consider a drizzle of Hot Sauce for hit of red/spicy fried chicken sandwich

Pro Tips

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Spoiler alert: Yes, you can and yes, you should.

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Fresh Fruit Cobbler

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Sweet Potatoes

Swap out regular potatoes for a yammin’ variation on seafood boils. A little sweetness goes a long way when you throw in fresh sweet potatoes. Your boil buddies will be wowed by this unexpected twist!

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For true Louisiana-style gumbo, serve with potato salad and French bread! Try these potato salad recipes: Cajun Potato Salad or Out of Mayo Potato Salad.

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