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1 cup whole buttermilk
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2 tablespoons hawaij spice blend (such as Sahadi)
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon black pepper
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1.50 teaspoons paprika
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4 (7-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup shredded brussels sprouts
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1 cup shredded red cabbage
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.50 cup shredded green cabbage
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¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon water
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.50 teaspoon kosher salt
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1.50 cups panko
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 small plums, unpeeled, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
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¼ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
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2 teaspoons honey
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1.50 teaspoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (such as La Morena)
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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.50 teaspoon granulated garlic
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.50 teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Vegetable oil, for frying
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4 brioche hamburger buns, split
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Dill pickles, for serving
Hawaij Spiced Fried Chicken Sandwiches
In these decadent fried chicken sandwiches from Hakim Sulaimani, proprietor of Yafa Cafe in Brooklyn, boneless, skinless chicken breasts are infused with golden color and warming flavors from a buttermilk brine seasoned with hawaij, a Yemeni spice mixture usually consisting of cardamom, turmeric, black pepper, cloves, and coriander. Nutmeg in the crunchy panko coating for the fried chicken further spices up the sandwich, as does the slightly smoky adobo chile and plum sauce. Fresh coleslaw and pickles add a crisp bite and a subtle vinegary punch.
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