Super Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwiches

Seasoning boneless, skinless chicken thighs with a classic Southern fried chicken spice blend and dill pickle brine makes for the juiciest, crunchiest fried chicken sandwiches.

Nutrition Information

240 Calories

23g Carbohydrates

16g Protein

220mg Potassium

5g Fiber

9g Sugar

Ingredients

2 (16-ounce) jars dill pickle chips, 1/2 cup brine reserved and about 60 pickle chips reserved, divided
2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
1 cup buttermilk or well-stirred plain whole-milk yogurt
1/2 cup water
1 large egg
4 cups all-purpose flour (about 17 ounces)
1/4 cup cornstarch
Peanut oil, for frying
1 cup mayonnaise
12 hamburger buns
6 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
12 ripe beefsteak tomato slices (optional)