Difficulty Hard
Cook Time 1 hr+
Heat Spicy 🔥
Components 8 components
The bar appetizer turned sandwich — a loaded jalapeño popper cream cheese spread packed with cheddar and fresh jalapeños on the bottom bun, crispy fried jalapeño rings stacked on top, pepper jack melted over the chicken, and a tangy lime crema drizzled over everything. A jalapeño bacon jam brings the smoky heat and a cool, crunchy slaw balances it all out. Spicy, creamy, crunchy, cheesy — everything you love about poppers but on fried chicken.
✨ 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 oilJalapeño Popper Slaw 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce1 small fresh jalapeño (thinly sliced)1 small Roma tomato (diced)1 tbsp shredded sharp cheddar[object Object] DressingJalapeño Bacon Jam 4 slices thick-cut bacon (diced)2 tbsp fresh jalapeños (diced)1 shallot shallots (minced)1 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp apple cider vinegar1 clove garlic (minced)pinch cayenne pepper2 tbsp waterJalapeño Popper Cream Cheese Spread 2 oz cream cheese (softened)1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)2 tbsp fresh jalapeños (diced)1/4 tsp garlic (minced)pinch saltpinch black pepper2 tbsp roasted corn kernels1 tsp maple syrupCrispy Fried Jalapeño Rings 6-8 rings fresh jalapeños (sliced into rings)2 tbsp all-purpose flour2 tbsp cornstarch1/8 tsp salt1/4 cup wateras needed beef tallow or lard (for frying)Toppings & Assembly Jalapeño Popper Slaw (jalapeño ranch dressing) Jalapeño Bacon Jam (spread on bottom bun) Jalapeño Popper Cream Cheese Spread (spread on bottom bun) Jalapeño Lime Ranch Crema (drizzled over chicken) Pepper jack cheese (melted over chicken) Sharp cheddar (melted over chicken) Crispy fried jalapeño rings Candied bacon Candied jalapeños Onion rings Jalapeño Lime Ranch Crema 2 tbsp ranch dressing2 tbsp sour cream1 tbsp fresh lime juice1/4 tsp lime zest1 small fresh jalapeño (minced)1 tsp cilantro (minced)pinch garlic powderpinch saltCandied Bacon 4 slices thick-cut bacon2 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp maple syruppinch cayenne pepperpinch black pepperCandied Jalapeños 2 jalapeños fresh jalapeños (sliced into rings)1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup apple cider vinegar2 tbsp waterOnion Rings 1 onion yellow onion (sliced into thick rings)1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tbsp cornstarch1/4 cup buttermilk1/4 tsp saltpinch black pepperpinch cayenne pepperas needed beef tallow or lard (for frying)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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