Crispy fried chicken thighs coated in a golden crust and topped with warm honey butter, all tucked inside toasted brioche buns. A sweet and savory sandwich that’s comforting and full of crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 tbsp honey
4 brioche buns
Mayonnaise or aioli (optional)
Pickles (optional)
Instructions
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Marinate chicken in buttermilk with spices for at least 1 hour.
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Combine flour, cornstarch, and seasonings in a separate bowl.
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Coat chicken in flour mixture, pressing to stick. Double-dip if desired.
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Fry chicken at 350°F for 5–7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
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Rest on wire rack.
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Melt butter with honey in a small pan; set aside.
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Toast brioche buns.
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Assemble: spread mayo, add chicken, drizzle with honey butter, top with pickles and bun.