Buttermilk-brined chicken thighs fry crisp, then get brushed with cayenne hot oil before landing in brioche with pickles.
35 min prep 18 min cook 180 min rest
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Let the chicken rest in the refrigerator with buttermilk, hot sauce and salt for 3 hours.
Beat in a few tablespoons of the egg and brine.
Mix flour, starch, salt and pepper in a separate bowl.
Dip the chicken into the flour, egg and more flour mixture.
Heat the oil to 175°C and fry the chicken for 12 minutes.
Mix butter, 0.5 cups of frying oil, hot pepper powder, brown sugar and sweet pepper powder.
Brush the chicken with spicy oil, serve on brioche bread with mayonnaise and pickles.
💡 Tip: Mixing a few spoons of oil from hot oil with spices creates the classic hot chicken coating.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with pickle slices and coleslaw.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~690
kcal calories
39
g protein
58
g carbs
34
g fat
4.2g
Sugar
0.8g
Fiber
325.1mg
Sodium
50.6g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (57%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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