Difficulty Hard
Cook Time 1 hr+
Heat None
Components 5 components
Cool and refreshing — a creamy mint yogurt sauce with garlic, lemon, and cumin drizzled over crispy fried chicken. Fresh cucumber, sumac-dusted tomatoes, pickled red onions, and za'atar bring the Mediterranean vibes. A cucumber mint feta slaw keeps it bright, a za'atar spiced bacon jam and a mint feta goat cheese spread load up the bottom bun. Pita chips for crunch. Light, herby, and perfect for when you want something fresh.
✨ AI Summary Step-by-Step Cooking Guide Ingredients Chicken & Batter 6-8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast1 cup buttermilk1 large egg2-3 cups beef tallow or lard for frying1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornstarch1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon za'atarMint Yogurt Sauce 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)3 tbsp fresh mint leaves (chopped)1 small clove garlic (minced)1 tbsp fresh lemon juice1/4 tsp ground cumin1/4 tsp saltpinch white pepperCucumber Mint Feta Slaw 1/2 cup romaine lettuce (chopped)2 tbsp English cucumber (diced)1 small Roma tomato (diced, dusted with sumac)1 tbsp red onion (thinly sliced)2 tbsp feta cheese (crumbled)1 tbsp fresh mint (torn)[object Object] DressingZa'atar Spiced Bacon Jam 4 slices thick-cut bacon (diced)1 shallot shallots (minced)1/2 tsp za'atar1 tsp lemon juice1 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp apple cider vinegar2 tbsp waterMint Feta Goat Cheese Spread 1 tbsp cream cheese (softened)1 tbsp goat cheese (softened)2 tbsp feta cheese (crumbled)1 tsp fresh mint (finely chopped)1/4 tsp lemon zestto taste pinch of salt2-3 cloves roasted garlic (mashed)Pita Chips 1 pita pita bread (cut into triangles)1 tbsp olive oilpinch za'atarpinch saltToppings & Assembly Cucumber Mint Feta Slaw Za'atar Spiced Bacon Jam (spread on bottom bun) Mint Feta Goat Cheese Spread (spread on bottom bun) Mint Yogurt Sauce (drizzled over chicken) Feta cheese crumbles Pickled red onions Fresh cucumber slices Pita chips Fresh mint Directions 1 Pound the chicken breast to an even 3/4-inch thickness. 2 In a shallow bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg. 3 In another shallow bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, and za'atar. 4 Submerge the chicken in the wet batter for at least 15 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge). 5 Heat beef tallow or lard to 350°F in a deep pot or cast iron skillet. 6 Remove chicken from wet batter, letting excess drip off. Dredge thoroughly in the dry batter, pressing to adhere. For extra crunch, dip back in wet batter and dredge again. 7 Fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. 8 Rest on a wire rack for 2 minutes. 9 Toast the bottom and top of the bun until lightly golden. 10 Spread condiments and spreads on the bottom bun. 11 Layer toppings as indicated. 12 Place the fried chicken on the prepared bun. 13 Add all remaining toppings. 14 Close with top bun and serve immediately while the chicken is hot.
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