Crispy Thai Fried Chicken Sandwiches for Dinner

Crispy Thai Fried Chicken Sandwiches are the best way to satisfy your takeout cravings at home. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the secret to the perfect crispy coating and juicy chicken. The combination of crispy chicken, tangy slaw, and spicy mayo will make your taste buds dance. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Honey Lavender Ice Cream Recipe for Easy Dessert and Easy Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner.

What You'll Need for Crispy Thai Fried Chicken Sandwiches for Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp Sriracha (optional)
• Optional: Lettuce leaves
• Optional: Tomato slices
• Optional: Red onion slices
• Optional: Cilantro
• Optional: Lime wedges

How to Make Crispy Thai Fried Chicken Sandwiches for Dinner

1. Step 1: In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and baking powder.
2. Step 2: Dip chicken breasts into buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
3. Step 3: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
4. Step 4: Fry chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and Sriracha (if using). Brush mixture onto fried chicken.
6. Step 6: Serve chicken on buns with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Storing & Reheating Crispy Thai Fried Chicken Sandwiches for Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover sandwiches in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The slaw can be made up to a day ahead.

Freezing Crispy Thai Fried Chicken Sandwiches for Dinner

Not recommended for freezing.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier sandwich, add more Sriracha or serve with hot sauce on the side.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the chicken breasts with thighs for even more flavor.
• Make-ahead: The chicken can be fried up to a day ahead and reheated before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your chicken is not cooking through, try cutting it in half horizontally before coating and frying.

Crispy Thai Fried Chicken Sandwiches for Dinner

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

35 mins

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Serves

4 sandwiches

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Seasonings

• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp Sriracha (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices
• Red onion slices
• Cilantro
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and baking powder.
2. Step 2: Dip chicken breasts into buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
3. Step 3: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
4. Step 4: Fry chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and Sriracha (if using). Brush mixture onto fried chicken.
6. Step 6: Serve chicken on buns with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier sandwich, add more Sriracha or serve with hot sauce on the side.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the chicken breasts with thighs for even more flavor.
• Make-ahead: The chicken can be fried up to a day ahead and reheated before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your chicken is not cooking through, try cutting it in half horizontally before coating and frying.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover sandwiches in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
• Make ahead: The slaw can be made up to a day ahead.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 40g
• Fat: 35g
• Carbs: 45g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 7g
• Sodium: 1800mg
• Cholesterol: 100mg
• Sat. Fat: 7g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Crispy Thai Fried Chicken Sandwiches for Dinner FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Thai Fried Chicken Sandwiches for Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!