GD's Fried Chicken Sandwich

1.PREPPING THE CHICKEN Clean and dry chicken thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and flatten with a meat tenderizer mallet. Set aside.

2.FOR THE MARINADE MIX Add onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, Greek seasoning, accent seasoning, and kosher salt to a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.

3.MARINATING THE CHICKEN Apply 2 tbsp of marinade mix to chicken and mix thoroughly in a mixing bowl. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for 1-3 hours.

4.MAKING THE SAUCE MIX In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and lemon juice to create the tangy sauce.

5.In a skillet, apply a light coating of butter to the buns and toast. *optional*

6.DRY BATTER MIX Add flour, cornstarch, baking powder, marinade mix, paprika, and powdered sugar to a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly. Dip chicken pieces into mix and cover with a light coating. Shake off excess batter mix. Place chicken on sheet pan and allow coating to settle on chicken for 15 minutes.

7.Preheat Frying Oil to 350° F / 176 °C

8.EGG WASH MIX Add egg, hot sauce, club soda and marinade seasoning mix to a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until it reaches a smooth texture. Set aside.

9.DREDGING METHOD Dip chicken pieces into egg wash mix, coat evenly and shake off excess. Immediately transfer chicken piece into seasoned dry batter mix and coat evenly. Shake off excess batter and place each piece on sheet pan. Set aside.

10.FRYING THE CHICKEN Once oil is preheated, carefully place chicken pieces in oil. After 4 minutes, flip chicken over to other side for even cooking. Fry until chicken reach an internal temperature of 165° F / 176 °C. Once desired internal temperature has been reached, remove and place on a cooling rack. Place cheese slice on top and allow to melt. Allow chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes.

11.ASSEMBLE THE SANDWICH To assemble the sandwiches, spread a generous amount of the tangy mayo-sriracha sauce on the bottom and top half of each brioche bun. Place 3-4 pickle slices on top, followed by lettuce, tomato slice(s), and chicken breast. Top with the other half of the bun.

12.Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful crunch and harmony of flavors.