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Fried Chicken Buns with Cheese – Crispy, Cheesy, and Totally Crave-Worthy

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Juicy fried chicken thighs topped with melty cheese and sandwiched in a soft bun with sauce and toppings. Crispy, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless chicken thighs

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 tsp hot sauce

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp paprika

  • Salt and pepper

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 1/2 cups flour

  • 4 cheese slices (cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack)

  • 4 burger or bao buns

  • Oil for frying

  • Optional: lettuce, pickles, slaw, spicy mayo

Instructions

  • Marinate chicken in buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic, and paprika for 30 mins to 8 hrs.

  • Set up dredging station with eggs and seasoned flour.

  • Dredge chicken in flour → egg → flour again.

  • Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.

  • Top hot chicken with cheese to melt.

  • Toast or steam buns.

  • Assemble buns with sauce, toppings, chicken, and serve hot.

Notes

  • For oven-baked version: use panko and bake at 425°F for 25 mins.

  • Use bao buns for a fusion twist.

  • Add pickles or jalapeños for extra punch.

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