If your idea of coleslaw is the pleated paper cup of shredded stuff alongside BLTs at the diner, it's time for a new rule:Slaw doesn't gowiththe sandwich, it goesonthe sandwich. Slaws deliver on several fronts. They're crunchy, and sandwiches need crunch. Done right, slaws give a bright acidic kick to counter the fatty goodness of meats and mayo. And they provide a temperature contrast to warm sandwiches, like this fried-chicken masterpiece fromSon of a Gunin Los Angeles. We can't think of a sandwich that doesn't deserve slaw, so pile it on.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Spicy mayo and slaw:
Fried chicken and assembly:
Special Equipment
For spicy mayo and slaw:
Step 1
Mix garlic, mayonnaise, and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl; cover and chill. Toss onion, jalapeño, cabbage, pickles, and pickle juice in a large bowl to combine; cover and chill.
For fried chicken and assembly:
Step 2
Whisk flour, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl. Pour buttermilk into another shallow bowl. Working with 1 piece at a time, dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in buttermilk, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Dredge again in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Step 3
Pour oil into a large heavy skillet to a depth of 1/2". Prop deepfry thermometer in oil so bulb is submerged. Heat over medium heat until thermometer registers 350°F.
Step 4
Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a baking sheet; season with salt. Spread cut sides of rolls with butter. Heat another large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook rolls buttered side down until browned and crisp, about 1 minute.
Step 5
Spread with spicy mayo. Build sandwiches with rolls, chicken, and cabbage slaw.
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Reviews (26)
Back to Top立即使这个三明治,!甜的,辣的,干腊肠ory; this sandwich has it all. Think you don’t like bread and butter pickles? You would be a fool to change anything about this recipe, well, except maybe to pound the chicken and marinate it in some buttermilk, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic for a few hours, but that’s it!! Thank you Bon Appetit!!
sariekl491
Coeur d’Alene, ID
3/8/2021
Best chicken sandwich I've ever had!!!!
swb22
Las Vegas, Nv
7/29/2019
Delicious! I enjoyed this very much. I pretty much kept to the recipe as written. The only changes I made were to add some cayenne to the flour and because I didn't plan making this in advance, I only had dill pickles, so I used those. I also used homemade mayo that already had garlic in it (still added more), that I made with half canola and half EVOO. The sauce was sooo good, so if you have a couple minutes to make your own mayo for this sauce I think it's worth doing so. Will definitely be making this again when another treat day rolls around!
keriawesome
NYC
8/15/2018
I just made these with a different epicurious chicken cutlets and regular pickles and it was incredible. I would remake it with spicier mayo next time. So good
Bananahanhan
Seattle
7/19/2017
WOW! OMG Fantastic! Made this exactly as directed: exact ingredients in the exact proportions as called for. Used Brioche buns. The slaw makes this: resist the temptation to substitute some other kind of pickle instead of bread and butter - I bought a jar just for this recipe and it was worth every penny. I did soak the onions in water for a bit after slicing (as I always do for anything calling for raw onions) to reduce that raw onion "bite" that can overwhelm everything. Absolutely amazing flavors - thank you to Bon Apetit for obtaining this terrific restaurant recipe!
mountaingourmet
Lake Tahoe, CA
3/14/2017
So, so good! Wow! This is a new favorite in my house.
franksanpietro
Memphis, TN
3/13/2017
Love all of it, one of our favorites when craving fried chicken. Like others, I also season the flour mixture - I add cayenne, onion powder, and garlic powder.
Anonymous
Los Angeles, CA
3/13/2017
Excellent! Based on tips from other reviewers, I added a bit of cayenne to the dredge and some chipotle puree to the mayo. I also brined the chicken first, which really upped the flavor.
deenielee
Los Angeles
8/28/2015
Delicious
Cook_in_the_Ham
6/17/2015
I used just the spicy coleslaw on toasted Ciabatta bread. We had some leftover pan-fried walleye that I reheated briefly till crispy. Delicious! will make this again with chicken sometime. Fast weeknight dinner.
mamacakes2
St. Paul, MN
12/16/2014
Yummy! Really important to serve with coleslaw and lots of spicy mayo!
annamarit80
Atlanta, GA
8/2/2014
I made this exactly as written and it was perfect! Be sure to transfer to a wire rack so the chicken stays crisp. The slaw is perfect on it and jalopeno gives it just the perfect amount of heat!
harpstrings12
Florida
6/20/2014
Very tasty. My husband loved it. I was a bit disappointed that although crispy coming out of the pan it didn't stay crisp.
pkdriftwood
lake zurich, il
1/17/2014
Amazing!!! Made exactly to the recipe - everyone raved and wanted more!!! Need a hot jalapeno!! Wasn't bland at all!!
imegadeals
Houston
9/29/2013
This was amazing! After reading some reviews stating that it needed more flavor I chose to roast some garlic and use that in my mayo mixture and I added a little thyme to the flour, otherwish I followed it exactly and it was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had! The slaw is amazing!
harpstrings12
Staten Island, NY
9/10/2013
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