Description
Indulge in the Bird Dog Sandwich, a crispy and flavorful masterpiece that transforms any meal into a celebration. This sandwich features perfectly seasoned fried chicken thighs, nestled within soft brioche buns and topped with zesty pickles and creamy sauce. Ideal for game days or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make dish is sure to impress your friends and family while tantalizing your taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 4 brioche buns
- ½ cup pickles
- Hot sauce (to taste)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least one hour (overnight preferred).
- In one bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. In another bowl, whisk eggs.
- Coat marinated chicken in egg mixture followed by the seasoned flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F/175°C) and fry chicken until golden brown (approximately five minutes per side).
- Toast brioche buns while chicken rests on paper towels.
- Mix mayonnaise with lemon juice and spread on each bun. Layer chicken, pickles, and hot sauce as desired before topping with the other bun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 145mg