Thai Fried Chicken Sandwich (Printable Format)
Crispy coconut-curry chicken, spicy mayo, pickled carrots, cucumber, and herbs in a toasted bun.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Chicken and Marinade
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4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 -
1 cup coconut milk
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1 tablespoon curry powder
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
→ Breading
08 -
1 cup rice flour or cornstarch
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ For Frying
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3 cups vegetable oil for deep frying
→ Sauce and Toppings
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1/4 cup Thai chili sauce
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1/4 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt
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1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup pickled carrots, thinly sliced
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Fresh cilantro leaves
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Fresh Thai basil leaves
→ Buns
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4 soft buns or brioche buns, lightly toasted
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
In a large bowl, combine coconut milk, curry powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and granulated sugar. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
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On a plate, mix rice flour or cornstarch with salt and black pepper. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and dredge each piece in the dry mixture, pressing gently to ensure even coating.
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Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Working in batches, add coated chicken thighs and fry for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain.
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In a small bowl, whisk together Thai chili sauce and mayonnaise or plain yogurt until smooth. Thinly slice cucumber and pickled carrots, and wash and dry fresh cilantro and Thai basil. Lightly toast buns until warm and slightly crisp.
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Spread chili-mayo sauce on both halves of each toasted bun. Place a fried chicken thigh on each bottom half, top with cucumber slices, pickled carrots, cilantro, and Thai basil. Cover with top bun and gently press to secure.
# Supplementary Details:
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For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken overnight and prepare toppings just before assembly to maintain freshness and texture.