Thai Fried Chicken Sandwich
A crispy, spicy, and flavorful Thai Fried Chicken Sandwich made with marinated chicken, a crunchy coating, and a sweet-spicy Thai sauce—all stacked on a toasted bun with fresh herbs and pickled veggies. Bold, crunchy, and ready in just over an hour.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 4 boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp Thai chili paste or sriracha
For the Crispy Coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes Optional
For Frying
- Oil for frying vegetable or canola
For the Thai Sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 minced Thai chilies or ½ tsp chili flakes
- 1 clove garlic grated
For the Sandwich
- 4 brioche or potato buns toasted
- Pickled carrots or pickled cucumbers
- Fresh cilantro
- Lettuce or shredded cabbage
- Mayo or spicy aioli
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and chili paste. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate at least 30 minutes (longer if possible).
Prepare the Crispy Coating
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, and optional chili flakes.
Coat the Chicken
- Remove chicken from marinade and press each piece into the flour mixture until fully coated. Let rest 5 minutes.
Fry the Chicken
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken until golden, crispy, and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes per side). Place on a wire rack to keep crispy.
Make the Thai Sauce
- In a small pan, simmer honey, fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, and chili for 1–2 minutes. Brush over fried chicken or drizzle generously.
Assemble the Sandwiches
- Spread mayo or spicy aioli on toasted buns. Add lettuce or cabbage, place fried chicken on top, add pickled veggies, fresh cilantro, and spoon extra sauce over if desired.
Serve
- Enjoy immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Chicken thighs give the juiciest result, but breasts also work.
- For extra heat, add more Thai chilies or a drizzle of sriracha.
- Double-dredge the chicken for extra crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 32gFat: 32gSodium: 1350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g
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