Salmon with Lentils

The chicken in this sandwich is brined overnight before being breaded and fried until golden and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. You've gotta try it!
Directions for: Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients

Brine

2 tsp fine salt

cup Narragansett beer

cup finely chopped scallion

3 lb(s) boneless skinless chicken tenders

Breading

1 cups all-purpose flour

3 cups panko breadcrumbs

Tbsp fine sea salt

2 Tbsp cornstarch

2 Tbsp garlic powder

2 Tbsp ground paprika

2 Tbsp white pepper

2 Tbsp ground paprika

2 Tbsp coarse black pepper

2 Tbsp fine sugar

Assembly

4 brioche hot dog buns (or other favourite hot dog bun)

Your favourite colelsaw

Mayonnaise

Sliced dill pickles

Canola oil, for frying

Directions

Brine

1. To make brine for the chicken, whisk fine salt into cup of warm water.

2. Once the salt has dissolved, stir in the beer, scallions, and 1 cups of cold water.

3. Add chicken tenders to the brine and brine for at least 2 hours. For best results, cover and refrigerate overnight.

Breading

1. To make the breading, stir together flour, bread crumbs, sea salt, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, ground paprika, black pepper, and sugar.

2. Heat oil in a deep fryer, or 1 inches of oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Heat to 350F.

3. Working one chicken tender at a time, remove chicken from the brine and toss in breading, to coat.

4. Drop chicken fingers into the hot oil to fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken is golden brown and meat is cooked to 165F.

5. Remove chicken from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.

Assembly

1. To assemble the sandwich, slice the buns and top with coleslaw, fried chicken, pickles, and a drizzle of mayonnaise.

Tips and Substitutions

Special Equipment: Large sealable container, large heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, slotted spoon

Chicken must brine for at least 2 hours. For best results, brine overnight.

Source and Credits

Courtesy of Tanya Walker of Saus

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