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buttermilk
hot sauce
kosher salt
chicken cutlets
skinless, boneless
mayonnaise
mixed fresh herbs
chopped
cornstarch
all-purpose flour
paprika
cayenne pepper
garlic powder
freshly ground black pepper
eggs
large
canola oil
for frying
potato rolls
Martin's
unsalted butter
room temperature
sandwich slice dill pickles
cut in half crosswise
buttermilk
mayonnaise
apple cider vinegar
freshly ground black pepper
honey
kosher salt
green cabbage
thinly sliced
carrot
peeled, coarsely grated
Combine buttermilk, hot sauce, and salt in a bowl.
Add chicken, cover, and chill for 2 hours.
Combine mayonnaise and herbs in a bowl and chill.
Place cornstarch in a dish.
Combine flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in another dish.
Lightly beat eggs in a bowl.
Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture and dredge in cornstarch.
Dip in egg mixture, then coat in flour mixture twice.
Place chicken on a sheet tray and chill for 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper, honey, and salt in a bowl.
Add cabbage and carrot and toss to combine.
Pour oil into a pot and heat to 350°F.
Fry chicken pieces until crispy and golden and the internal temperature registers 165°F, about 3 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack; season with salt.
Spread rolls on cut sides with butter.
Heat a skillet over medium.
Cook rolls, buttered side down, until browned and crisp, about 1 minute.
Spread one side of bun with herbed mayonnaise.
Build each sandwich with chicken, pickles, slaw, and remaining bun.
Serve remaining slaw alongside.
Expert advice for the best results
Marinate the chicken longer for more flavor.
Use a high-quality mayonnaise for the herbed mayo.
Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for even cooking.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
The slaw and herbed mayo can be made ahead of time.
Serve the sandwich open-faced or stacked high on a plate, accompanied by extra slaw.
Serve with french fries or sweet potato fries.
Add a side of coleslaw or potato salad.
Pair with a refreshing beverage.
Crisp and refreshing
Light and fruity
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