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Copycat Dave's Hot Chicken Sandwich

2 h 45 minServes 7Nutri-Score D€€
from @sweeteatsbyj6 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

7 people
  • chicken breast strips (cut into strips)Meat900 g
  • buttermilkDairy480 ml
  • mustardPantry15 ml
  • eggsDairy2 pieces
  • pickle juicePantry30 ml
  • hot saucePantry30 ml
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices2 g
  • brown sugarPantry40 g
  • cayenneSpices5 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • chilli powderSpices2 g
  • onion powderSpices2 g
  • white pepperSpices2 g
  • Italian seasoningsSpices2 g
  • lemon pepperSpices2 g
  • chipotle saucePantry45 ml
  • mayoPantry30 ml
  • ketchupPantry15 ml
  • cabbage (shredded)Produce200 g
  • sugarPantry4 g
  • flourPantry240 g
  • corn starchPantry120 g
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre
  • brioche buns (toasted)Bakery7 pieces
  • pickles (sliced)Produce70 g

per serving

Nutrition

593kcal

Carbs
47 g
Proteins
34 g
Fat
30 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×4
  • Deep fryer
  • Pastry brush
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Whisk the buttermilk, eggs, mustard, pickle juice, hot sauce, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl.
    • Add the chicken strips and coat well.
    • Cover and refrigerate.
    Step 1

  2. Make the spice mix

    • Combine the brown sugar, cayenne, paprika, chilli powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, black pepper, Italian seasonings and lemon pepper.
    • Mix well and set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Make Dave's sauce

    • Mix the chipotle sauce, mayo, ketchup, brown sugar, hot sauce, pickle juice, paprika and garlic powder.
    • Stir until smooth and set aside.
    Step 3

  4. Make the coleslaw

    • Whisk the mayo, mustard, salt, pepper, sugar and pickle juice.
    • Toss with the shredded cabbage.
    Step 4

  5. Prepare the dry coating

    • Combine the flour, corn starch, salt, pepper, garlic powder and a spoon of the spice mix.
    • Mix well.
    Step 5

  6. Bread the chicken

    • Coat each chicken strip in the flour mixture.
    • Dip back into the buttermilk marinade, then into the flour again.
    • Let the coated chicken rest before frying.
    Step 6

  7. Fry the chicken

    • Heat the vegetable oil.
    • Fry the chicken until golden, crispy and fully cooked.
    Step 7

  8. Make the spicy oil

    • Mix the spice mix with hot oil from the fryer.
    • Brush the spicy oil over the fried chicken.
    • Sprinkle more spice mix over all sides.
    Step 8

  9. Assemble the sandwiches

    • Spread sauce on the toasted brioche buns.
    • Add the chicken, pickles, coleslaw and more sauce.
    • Close the buns and serve.
    Step 9
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