Smoky Fried Chicken Sandwich with IPA Goddess Slaw

Fried chicken sandwich, pretty easy to cook, right? Wrong, How many rubbery, greasy chicken sandwiches have you endured. The idea behind this fried chicken sandwich is create a piece of chicken that packed with flavor and moistness while the breading to crispy and light. The dressing and IPA Goddess Slaw provide even more flavor and crispness to the sandwich as the ciabatta, well ciabatta better than sliced bread, right?

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Ingredients

• 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 6 ciabatta buns

For the Dry brine

• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp light brown sugar

For the breading

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp Creole seasoning
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 large egg, beaten to blend
• 1 cup kefir

• Peanut oil (for frying)

  For IPA Goddess Slaw

• 2 TBSP Finger Gun IPA

• 1 tsp Scorpion Pineapple Hot Sauce

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ½ cup sour cream

• 3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped

• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped

• 2 TBSP lemon juice

• 1 garlic clove, chopped

• 5 anchovy fillets

• ½ tsp coarse kosher salt

• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced

Instructions

For IPA Goddess Slaw

1. Add the IPA, hot sauce, mayonnaise, sour cream, scallions, basil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovies, salt and pepper to a blender and blend until smooth
2. Add cabbage to a large bowl and toss with 3-4 TBSP IPA Goddess Dressing until lightly coated

Dry brine chicken

1. Sprinkle salt and brown sugar evenly over the chicken
2. Chill uncovered for up to 1 day.

Dredge Chicken

1. Whisk flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Creole seasoning, and kosher salt in a medium bowl
2. Whisk egg and kefir in another bowl
3. Dredge chicken in the egg wash, then in the flour mixture

Fry Chicken

1. Pour several tablespoons of peanut oil into a large heavy pan
2. Heat until 365°F
3. Working in batches, fry the chicken until deep golden brown
4. Transfer to a wire rack set over paper towels to drain.
5. Spread some IPA Goddess dressing over cut sides of the buns
6. Layer sandwiches with fried chicken, slaw, and a few shakes of hot sauce, if desired

bon appetit