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Southern Style Chipotle Chicken Sandwich - Mimi's Recipe Box
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Southern Style Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

The  Southern Style Chipotle Chicken Sandwich with Coleslaw is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines the bold flavors of chipotle peppers with the crispness of fried chicken and the refreshing crunch of coleslaw.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: All-purpose flour, Chicken Thighs, Chipotle in Adobo, Fried Chicken, Lime Juice, Mayonnaise, Seltzer Water, Wet Batter
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 1022kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

Chipotle Mayonnaise

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 chipotle chili in adobo chopped
  • Juice from 1/2 lime

Fried Chicken

  • 6 Chicken thighs
  • 4 tsp salt divided
  • 3 tsp pepper divided
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1.5 cups seltzer water
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 6 brioche buns toasted

Instructions

Chipotle Mayonnaise

  • Combine mayonnaise, chipotle chili in adobo and lime juice. Set aside to marry the flavors.

Fried Chicken

  • Begin heating 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees.
  • Cut the extra fat from the chicken thighs and season well with 2 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of pepper.
  • Add the remaining salt and pepper together with the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Add seltzer water and mix until smooth.
  • Dip the chicken thighs in the batter.
  • Slowly lower the chicken thighs into the hot oil, working in batches if necessary.
  • Cook untouched for 5 minutes, flip and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Spoon chipotle mayonnaise to the top of a bun. Top the bottom of the bun with one chicken thigh, top with coleslaw and top bun. Enjoy!

Notes

*Please note that the amount of calories and nutritional value per serving is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly. Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 1022kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 2155mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1293mg | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4mg
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