Difficulty Hard
Cook Time 1 hr+
Heat Hot 🔥🔥
Components 5 components
Yemeni fire meets fried chicken — zhug is a bright, spicy green chili sauce loaded with fresh cilantro, parsley, serrano peppers, and garlic that gets drizzled over crispy chicken. A fresh herb and feta slaw adds crunch, a spiced bacon jam and a zhug-spiked goat cheese spread load up the bottom bun. Pita chips for crunch and sumac-dusted red onions on top. Herby, spicy, and addictive.
✨ 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 cumin1/4 teaspoon coriander1/8 teaspoon cinnamonZhug Sauce 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (packed)1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves (packed)1 medium serrano pepper (roughly chopped)2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)1/4 tsp ground cumin1/8 tsp ground coriander1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp fresh lemon juice1/4 tsp saltpinch black pepperHerb Feta Slaw 1/2 cup romaine lettuce (chopped)2 tbsp English cucumber (diced)1 small Roma tomato (diced)1 tbsp red onion (thinly sliced)2 tbsp feta cheese (crumbled)1 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)1 tbsp fresh mint (torn)[object Object] DressingSpiced Bacon Jam 4 slices thick-cut bacon (diced)1 shallot shallots (minced)1 clove garlic (minced)1/4 tsp cuminpinch coriander1 tsp lemon juice1 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp apple cider vinegar2 tbsp waterZhug Feta Goat Cheese Spread 1 tbsp cream cheese (softened)1 tbsp goat cheese (softened)2 tbsp feta cheese (crumbled)1 tsp zhug sauce1 clove roasted garlic (mashed)to taste pinch of saltPita Chips 1 pita pita bread (cut into triangles)1 tbsp olive oilpinch sumacpinch saltToppings & Assembly Herb Feta Slaw Spiced Bacon Jam (spread on bottom bun) Zhug Feta Goat Cheese Spread (spread on bottom bun) Zhug Sauce (drizzled over chicken) Feta cheese crumbles Sumac-dusted red onion slices Pita chips Fresh cilantro and 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, coriander, and cinnamon. 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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