Chilli Crisp Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken Sandwiches

Inspired by techniques from America's Test Kitchen.

Chicken burger · Chili · American

Brined chicken thighs are coated in a crispy, garlic-spiked crust, then tossed in a fiery chilli-mayo and served in soft buns with cooling sesame-spiked cucumber pickle.

Prep30 min
Cook30 min
Total1 h
DifficultyHard
Per serving2411 kcal
PremiumDairy-free
ServingsMakes 4
Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

7.8 g per serving

15.6 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 31.2 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • microwave-safe jug
  • 2 medium bowls
  • wire rack set in a rimmed baking tray
  • large casserole (Dutch oven)
  • frying thermometer
  • instant-read thermometer
  • tongs
  • kitchen paper

Nutrition per serving (estimated values)

Per servingAmount
Energy2411 kcal
Protein36.6 g
Carbohydrate88.8 g
of which sugars9.1 g
of which free sugars7.8 g
Fat213.7 g
of which saturates19.3 g
Fibre3.9 g
Salt7.62 g

Protein per 100 kcal

1.5 g High Protein needs ≥ 5 g (20% of energy)

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values