Description
A flavorful Thai Fried Chicken Sandwich recipe featuring crispy fried chicken coated in aromatic Thai spices, served on toasted buns with a creamy chili sauce and fresh toppings. This recipe is easy to customize for dietary needs and perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing dinner.
Ingredients
- For the Marinade: 1 cup Coconut Milk, 2 tablespoons Curry Powder, 4 cloves Minced Garlic, 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Sugar
- For the Coating: 1 cup Rice Flour or Cornstarch, pinch of Salt and Pepper
- For Frying: Oil for deep frying
- For the Sauce: 1 cup Thai Chili Sauce, 1 cup Plain Yogurt
- For the Sandwich: 4 buns (soft brioche or sandwich buns), 1 cup Sliced Cucumbers, 1 cup Pickled Carrots, Fresh Herbs (Cilantro/Basil)
- Optional Garnishes: Fresh cilantro, Lime juice, Crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken thighs, coat well, cover, and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Mix rice flour (or cornstarch) with salt and pepper on a flat plate for the coating.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture, coat evenly, and carefully fry for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
- Whisk together Thai chili sauce and plain yogurt in a small bowl for the sauce. Adjust heat as desired.
- Toast the buns. Spread sauce on both sides. Layer with fried chicken, cucumbers, pickled carrots, and fresh herbs.
- Garnish with optional toppings like cilantro, lime juice, or peanuts before serving.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour for best flavor.
- Fry chicken in small batches to maintain oil temperature and crispiness.
- Store leftovers separately to keep chicken crispy and buns from getting soggy.
- This recipe is easily customizable for vegetarian or dairy-free options.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying, Marinating, Assembling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg