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Thai Fried Chicken Sandwich

Thai Fried Chicken Sandwich: Crispy, Spicy Bliss Awaits

Experience the delightful mix of flavors in this Thai Fried Chicken Sandwich, a quick and tasty twist on a classic dish.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chili-Garlic Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs skinless and boneless
Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil
Slaw
  • 2 cups Napa Cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup Carrot julienned
  • 1/2 cup Cucumbers sliced (Persian or English)
  • 2 tablespoons Scallions chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 piece Thai Bird Chile sliced
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
Serving
  • 4 pieces Hamburger Buns soft

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • shallow dish
  • deep skillet
  • Thermometer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Marinating and Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, fish sauce, light brown sugar, and freshly grated ginger until combined. Add chicken thighs, cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. While marinating, slice Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and scallions. In a bowl, mix vegetables. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and fish sauce. Drizzle over slaw and toss together.
Coating and Frying
  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground coriander, and kosher salt. Dredge marinated chicken thighs in the flour mixture.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F. Add coated chicken thighs and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Check internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Assembling
  1. Spread spicy mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun, add a piece of fried chicken, a scoop of slaw, and pickled cucumber slices. Place the top half of the bun on the sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Adjust slaw ingredients to taste.

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