04/09/2025
Working on a recipe for a new Chicken Sando for Spring! What do you think
Chipotle Strawberry Fried Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients (for 2 sandwiches):
For the Fried Chicken:
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cayenne (optional)
• Salt & pepper
• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• Oil for frying
For the Chipotle Strawberry Jam:
• ½ cup strawberry jam
• 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
• 1 tsp adobo sauce (from the can)
• Squeeze of lime juice
Candied Bacon:
• 4 strips thick-cut bacon
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• Pinch of cayenne or black pepper
Other Ingredients:
• 2 brioche buns (toasted with butter)
• 2 slices Swiss cheese
• Optional: arugula or butter lettuce for freshness
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Instructions:
1. Make the Candied Bacon:
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Lay bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with brown sugar and a touch of pepper.
• Bake for ~15–20 minutes until caramelized and crisp. Let cool to harden.
2. Prepare the Chipotle Strawberry Jam:
• In a small saucepan, warm the strawberry jam over low heat.
• Stir in chopped chipotle, adobo sauce, and lime juice.
• Simmer for 2–3 minutes until smooth and spicy-sweet. Set aside.
3. Fry the Chicken:
• Marinate chicken in buttermilk with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt & pepper for 30 min–overnight.
• Mix flour and cornstarch with a little salt and pepper.
• Dredge chicken in the flour mix and fry in 350°F (175°C) oil until golden and cooked through (about 5–6 minutes per side).
• Top hot chicken with Swiss cheese so it melts slightly.
4. Assemble the Sandwich:
• Toast brioche buns with butter until golden.
• Spread chipotle strawberry jam on both sides.
• Layer: bun, lettuce (if using), cheesy fried chicken, 2 slices candied bacon, top bun.
