Backyard Sandwiches

Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Chick-fil-A??? Popeyes??? Nah, Boudreaux got that fire 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥BACKYARD CHICKEN SANDWICH!!! This sandwich 🥪 on toasted brioche features and super crunchy buttermilk marinaded chicken thigh coated on flavor bursting spicy glaze, creamy and crisp coleslaw, a white based tangy, peppery and zesty sauce topped with candied jalapeños. This is knockout sandwich that will blow you away!!!

Ingredients

4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 qt buttermilk
brioche buns
candied jalapeños or pickles
purple cabbage
green cabbage
hot sauce
1 cup mayo
1 tbs creole mustard
5 tbs jalapeño juice
2 tbs white vinegar
salt
garlic
black pepper
paprika
granulated garlic
onion powder
mustard powder
chipotle powder
cayenne
Italian seasoning
oil for frying
2 cp flour
1 cp cornstarch

Directions

Start by making the seasoning blend. Mix 2 tbs paprika, 1 tbs garlic, 1 tbs onion powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp mustard powder, 1/2 tsp chipotle powder, 1 tsp cayenne, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 2 tsp salt. Combine well and divide into 2.
Trim chicken thighs and place in bowl. Season with half the spice mixture. Add 3 tbs jalapeño juice, 1 tbs hot sauce and 1/2 qt buttermilk. Let marinade 6 hours or up to overnight.
Make sauce by mixing mayo, mustard, 2 tbs jalapeño juice, 2 tbs white vinegar, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp black pepper.
Mix corn starch and flour and season with creole seasoning. Mix well.
Thinly slice cabbage and toss with white sauce
Pre heat oil to 325. Remove chicken from marinade and shake off access. Dregs through flour mixture and shake off excess. Fry until golden brown and chicken floats. Internal temp should be 165.
Place fried chicken on a wire rack to cook. Remove one cup of frying oil and place in a bowl with remaining seasoning mix. Brush on mixture to fried chicken.
Toast buns and get ready to assemble. Place glazed chicken on bun. Add sauce and top with coleslaw. Top with candied jalapeños or pickles if you rather that.
Enjoy!!!!