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Southern Style Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

5 from 2 votes
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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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 1022
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Chipotle Mayonnaise
  1. Combine mayonnaise, chipotle chili in adobo and lime juice. Set aside to marry the flavors.
Fried Chicken
  1. Begin heating 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees.
  2. Cut the extra fat from the chicken thighs and season well with 2 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of pepper.
  3. Add the remaining salt and pepper together with the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Add seltzer water and mix until smooth.
  5. Dip the chicken thighs in the batter.
  6. Slowly lower the chicken thighs into the hot oil, working in batches if necessary.
  7. Cook untouched for 5 minutes, flip and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. 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.