How To Make A Delicious Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich

INGREDIENTS 

-5 boneless skinless chicken thighs

-2-3 cups of buttermilk

-3 tablespoons hot sauce

-1 egg

-2 cups all-purpose flour

-1 cup corn starch

-6 tablespoons cayenne pepper

-2 tablespoons honey

-1 tablespoon paprika

-2 teaspoons chili powder

-1 teaspoon onion powder

-1 teaspoon garlic powder

-1 teaspoon salt

-1 teaspoon pepper

-Brioche buns 

-Vegetable oil for frying 

FOR THE PICKLE 

-1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced

-1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

-2 tablespoons sugar

-pinch of chili flakes, salt & pepper 

FOR THE SAUCE 

-4 tbsp mayonnaise 

-2 tbsp wholegrain mustard 

-1/2 tbsp hot sauce 

METHOD

-Place all spices in a bowl and stir until combined (we will be using this blend 3 different ways. If you run out by the last step just make more)

-In a large mixing bowl add buttermilk and 1 egg (beaten)

-Next stir in about 2-3 tbsp of the spice blend and 3 tbsp of hot sauce 

-Submerge your chicken thighs in the buttermilk and set in fridge for up to 12 hr

-While chicken is marinating make your dredge. Combine flour, corn starch, and another 3 Tbsp of your spice blend. Stir until evenly combined.

-Once the chicken has been marinated remove from fridge. Allow any excess buttermilk to drip off then place your chicken thighs in the flour/corn starch mixture. Coat evenly then place chicken BACK into the buttermilk and then back into the four/corn starch to create a DOUBBLE breading. 

-Heat veg oil to 375 deg

-Once the oil is hot fry chicken thighs until golden brown (about 5-7 mins) 

-While chicken is frying toast buns and make the sauce by combining mayo, mustard & hot sauce

-Once chicken is fried take 1/4 cup of hot fryer oil and add it to the spice blend (about 1/4 cup) 

-Add in 2 tbsp of honey and stir until spices are dissolved

-Paint the spicy glaze on top of fried chicken 

-Spread sauce on bun, top with pickles and chicken

-Enjoy! 

TO MAKE PICKLE 

-Combine vinegar, sugar, salt & chili flake in a bowl and whisk

-Add sliced cucumbers

-Let sit in fridge for at least 30 min