Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger

Crispy cayenne-fried thigh, slaw, and hot honey heat

This spicy buttermilk fried chicken burger pairs a juicy, cayenne-spiced thigh with crunchy slaw, tangy pickles, and a hot honey drizzle. The buttermilk soak keeps the chicken tender while the seasoned flour turns deeply golden in the fryer. It is a weekend-worthy sandwich that comes together in about 40 minutes and suits anyone who loves a little heat with their crunch.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 4 brioche buns
• 1 cup coleslaw mix
• 1/4 cup spicy mayo
• pickles and hot honey to serve

Instructions

1. Soak chicken thighs in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
2. Mix flour, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
3. Dredge chicken in flour, pressing coating firmly on both sides.
4. Fry at 350F for 6-7 minutes until deep golden.
5. Toast buns and spread spicy mayo on both halves.
6. Build with chicken, slaw, pickles, and a hot honey drizzle.

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 490 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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