Description
This Thai Fried Chicken Sandwich is crispy, juicy, and packed with bold Thai-inspired flavor. Crunchy fried chicken is coated in spicy sauce and layered with fresh slaw and jalapeños on a soft brioche bun—perfect for an indulgent lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
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1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1½ cups buttermilk
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2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
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1 tablespoon fish sauce
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon sugar
For the Crispy Coating
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup cornstarch
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
For Frying & Assembly
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Vegetable oil, for frying
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4 brioche buns
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2 cups shredded lettuce
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½ cup sliced pickles
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½ cup mayonnaise
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2–3 tablespoons Sriracha hot sauce (to taste)
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Fresh cilantro (optional)
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Sliced jalapeños
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Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
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In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, Thai red curry paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar until smooth.
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Add chicken thighs, making sure they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
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Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.
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Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep skillet. Fry chicken for 7–8 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temp). Drain on paper towels.
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Stir mayonnaise and Sriracha together to make spicy mayo.
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Toast brioche buns lightly.
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Assemble sandwiches with spicy mayo, fried chicken, shredded lettuce, pickles, cilantro, and jalapeños.
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Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts and are highly recommended.
Adjust curry paste and Sriracha to control spice level.
For extra crunch, double-dredge the chicken.
Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1250 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg