Difficulty Hard
Cook Time 1 hr+
Heat Spicy 🔥
Components 6 components
San Diego's famous California burrito as a chicken sandwich — crispy french fries piled right on top of the fried chicken, a smoky chipotle crema drizzled over everything, and sharp cheddar melted on top. A fresh pico-style slaw, guacamole, a chipotle bacon jam, and a loaded cheddar cream cheese spread make this a full burrito experience between two buns. No tortilla needed.
✨ AI Summary Step-by-Step Cooking Guide Ingredients Chicken & Batter 6-8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast1 cup buttermilk1 large egg1 tablespoon hot sauce1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornstarch1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon paprikafor frying (about 2-3 cups) vegetable oilChipotle Crema 3 tbsp sour cream1 tbsp mayonnaise1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo (minced)1 tsp adobo sauce1/2 tsp fresh lime juice1 tsp cilantro (minced)pinch saltFrench Fries 1 small potato russet potatoas needed beef tallow or lard (for frying)to taste saltCalifornia Pico Slaw 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce1 small Roma tomato (diced)1 tbsp red onion (finely diced)1 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)1 small fresh jalapeño (diced)[object Object] DressingChipotle Bacon Jam 4 slices thick-cut bacon (diced)1 shallot shallots (minced)1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo (minced)1 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp apple cider vinegarpinch cumin2 tbsp waterChipotle Cheddar Cream Cheese Spread 1 tbsp cream cheese (softened)2 tbsp sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)1 tsp chipotle peppers in adobo (minced)pinch garlic powderpinch cuminto taste pinch of salt2 tbsp taco seasoned ground beef (cooked, crumbled)Guacamole 1/2 avocado ripe avocado1 tsp fresh lime juice1 tsp cilantro (minced)1 tsp red onion (finely diced)pinch saltToppings & Assembly California Pico Slaw Chipotle Bacon Jam (spread on bottom bun) Chipotle Cheddar Cream Cheese Spread (spread on bottom bun) Chipotle Crema (drizzled over chicken) Sharp cheddar (melted over chicken) French fries (piled on chicken) Guacamole Fresh cilantro Directions 1 Combine 1/2 cup buttermilk and 1 egg in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Set aside wet batter. 2 In another bowl, whisk together all dry batter ingredients. Set aside dry batter. 3 Pat 6-8 oz chicken breasts dry with paper towels. 4 Dip chicken into wet batter, coating completely, then dredge in dry batter, shaking off excess. 5 Heat 2 cups beef tallow or lard to 350°F in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. 6 Carefully place breaded chicken into hot fat and fry for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. 7 Remove chicken and drain on paper towels. 8 Toast the bottom and top of the bun until lightly golden. 9 Spread condiments and spreads on the bottom bun. 10 Layer toppings as indicated. 11 Place the fried chicken on the prepared bun. 12 Add all remaining toppings. 13 Close with top bun and serve immediately while the chicken is hot.
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