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General Tso Fried Chicken Sandwich
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General Tso Fried Chicken Sandwich

A fried chicken sandwich with a sticky sweet and spicy sauce and a broccoli and pickle slaw. Inspired by General Tso Chicken and served on a bun!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
marinate1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese, Southern
Keyword: fried, Mash-Up, Sandwich, Spicy
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 912kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken marinade

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tablespoons pickle juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch

Chicken dredge

  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch

Slaw

  • 1 cup shredded and julienned broccoli
  • 1/2 cup julienned pickles
  • 1 tablespoon mayo
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Sauce

  • juice of 1 orange
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sambol chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seed
  • 1 scallion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 inch freshly grated ginger grated

Sandwich

  • oil for frying
  • buns
  • sriracha and mayo mixed together

Instructions

  • Double check the chicken for any loose bone pieces or excess fat areas and trim as needed. Mix the egg white, pickle juice, soy sauce, baking soda, and the 1/4 cup of cornstarch in a bowl. Season with salt. Add the chicken and stir to combine. Allow to sit in the fridge for an hour.
  • Mix the slaw ingredients. Cover and set aside in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients. Cover and set aside until ready to use.
  • Bring oil to 375. Mix the flour and cornstarch in a large shallow bowl and season with salt.
  • Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture and fry until crispy, golden brown, and cooked through. about 3-5 minutes, flipping during cooking.
  • Toast the buns under the broiler. Start with the bottom bun and top it with the sriracha mayo. Next add the chicken and top with some sauce. Flip the chicken over and add more sauce. Top with the slaw, then the top bun, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 912kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 2164mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 4mg