Japanese Fried Chicken Sandwich: Juicy Comfort with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and juicy Japanese fried chicken sandwich topped with crispy turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 4 sandwich buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the marinated chicken in the flour mixture and let it rest.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cook the turkey bacon until crispy.
- Assemble the sandwiches with the fried chicken, bacon, lettuce, and a mix of mayonnaise and Sriracha on the buns.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add more spices to the flour mixture.
- Use toasted buns for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Japanese Fried Chicken Sandwich, Fried Chicken, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food