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Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich with Pickled Peaches

Prep Time35 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time55 mins
Servings: 4
Author: Runaway Apricot

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 2 peaches sliced thinly
  • 1 kirby cucumber sliced thinly
  • 1/2 red pepper sliced into thin strips
  • 4 spring onions split and cut into 2" pieces
  • 1 jalapeño pepper sliced thinly
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 4 Potato or Deli Rolls
  • Olive Oil
  • Arugula
  • Mayonnaise
  • Sriracha optional

Instructions

  • Slice each chicken breast crosswise into rounds. Cover with plastic wrap and pound flat to 1/4" thick. In a shallow dish, combine milk, vinegar, cayenne, garlic powder and salt. Add chicken, cover and chill for 30 minutes to an hour.
  • Combine peaches, cucumber, red pepper, onions, and jalapeño pepper in a large non-reactive bowl. Add apple cider vinegar, sugar and salt and stir well. Reserve basil leaves to stir in just before serving.
  • Heat oil in a deep, heavy pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat to about 250° F. Whisk together flour, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Shake excess liquid from a piece of chicken, dredge in flour mixture, then move to a plate. Continue with all remaining chicken then coat again with milk mixture and dredge for a second coat. Fry in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  • Toast rolls with olive oil under a broiler, if desired. Spread mayonnaise and sriracha on the bottom half of each roll then add a pile of arugula. Top each with 1-2 pieces of fried chicken, a generous mound of pickled vegetables and bun. Enjoy immediately.