Crispy, golden chicken thighs topped with a warm honey butter glaze and served on toasted brioche buns. A sweet-savory sandwich that’s full of flavor and crunch.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for frying
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 tbsp honey
4 brioche buns
Mayonnaise or aioli (optional)
Pickles (optional)
Instructions
-
Marinate chicken in buttermilk, salt, pepper, and spices for 1+ hour.
-
Combine flour, cornstarch, and seasonings in a bowl.
-
Coat chicken in dry mixture; repeat for extra crunch.
-
Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
-
Let chicken rest on a wire rack.
-
Melt butter with honey and stir until blended.
-
Toast buns until lightly browned.
-
Assemble: add spread, chicken, honey butter, pickles, and bun.