Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich with Slaw and Spicy Aioli for Two

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I was feeling sorry for myself because there are no Chik-Fil-A restaurants close to where I live now.  When I lived in Florida I was a regular there and I was really starting to crave one, so I set out to find the best chicken sandwich recipe ever!  I found it.  This isn’t anything like the Chik-Fil-A sandwich though, it’s way better.  I would even say that once you try this chicken sandwich you will measure every other chicken sandwich by this one!  It’s a towering sandwich once all of its components are assembled on top of one another and just looking at it made me happy!

First, lets talk about the slaw.  If you’ve been eating it on the side with your meal it’s time for a new rule:  Slaw doesn’t go with the sandwich, it goes on the sandwich.  This slaw isn’t mixed with heavy mayo either, it’s crunchy with a bright acidic kick that really balances the more fatty goodness of the meat and aioli. 

Next we’ll talk about the chicken!  It’s dredged in seasoned flour, then dipped in buttermilk and then back in the flour again.  When you bite into this there is an audible crunch.  There’s no sign of soggy breading here!  The bread and butter pickles add the right sweet and tanginess to the aioli which is only slightly spicy…just enough to keep you wanting more.  The bun is buttered and then grilled on a skillet to golden perfection!  All of these parts add up to one unbelievably great chicken sandwich!  I promise!  

 

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