Jalapeño Brined Fried Chicken Sandwiches – Mezzetta

Jalapeño Brined Fried Chicken Sandwiches – Mezzetta

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Jalapeño brining keeps the chicken moist and spicy on the inside, while the buttermilk breading makes it extra crunchy on the outside. Top this off with a tangy pickled red onion slaw and you have a...

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Ingredients

  • Zesty Jalapeño Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sliced Tamed™ Jalapeño Peppers drained and diced*
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
  • Fried Chicken
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Tamed™ Jalapeño Peppers plus more for serving
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Tamed™ Jalapeño Peppers brine
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 6 cups canola oil for frying
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for finishing
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1.5 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1/2 cup Pickled Red Onions drained
  • 4 brioche buns toasted

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