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Pickle Juice Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich

August 19, 2019 By Jessica 6 Comments

Upgrade your Crispy Fried Chicken recipe by brining everything in a blend of pickle juice and buttermilk! If you love yourself, you’ll make a batch ASAP.

Crispy Fried Chicken

Ya’ll, this is the BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH I’VE EVER HAD. Not kidding.

What makes it so extraordinary? First things first, I brined the chicken breasts in an equal mixture of pickle juice and buttermilk. The buttermilk helps tenderize the chicken, while the pickle juice gives it an awesome tangy essence. For the breading I went ahead and added a 1/2 cup of powdered sugar to the spiced flour mixture. The end result was a slightly sweet crunch on the outside… vinegar zap on the inside. Inspired by Frannie’s Food Truck in Dollywood, this Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich is what dreams are made of.

MAKE SURE TO TRY MY PICKLE-JUICE AIR FRYER FRIED CHICKEN!

Crispy Fried Chicken

While Frannie’s Fried Chicken is served plain on a brioche bun, I added an extra punch with a habanero-garlic aioli and creamy coleslaw. 

I’m such a fan of various sauces and condiments, so I couldn’t resist the urge to add a punch of spicy goodness to this beast of a sandwich. Aioli is super easy to make, and can elevate recipes to a whole new level. My husband is a big fan of heat, so I chose to use a habanero sauce in our aioli. If you’re not comfortable with that amount of heat, feel free to substitute with your favorite hot sauce.

For the coleslaw, I made things simple and grabbed a pre-shredded bag at the grocery store. To make it feel more homemade, I thinly sliced part of a red onion, added a fresh jalapeño, and sprinkled-in some parsley. Voila,  easy-peasy homemade hack! I then dressed it with pickle juice (duh) and a drizzle of buttermilk.

Crispy Fried Chicken

When it comes to the most important ingredient in this recipe, I’ve decided to use pickle juice that’s made right here in my own kitchen. 

I first met the folks behind Pearl and Johnny while visiting a trade show in NYC earlier this summer. They make an incredible line of organic dip mixes and pickle kits… and I’m officially hooked. Once I tried Pearl and Johnny’s 10-minute Pickle Kits I simply couldn’t get enough.

Gimme all the pickles, please!

Crispy Fried Chicken

5.0 from 2 reviews
Pickle Juice Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
 
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Serves: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients
BRINE:
  • 1 cup Pickle Juice
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 4 Chicken Breasts
BREADING:
  • 1.5 cups All Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tbsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp. Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1 tbsp. Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
  • 2 Eggs
  • ¼ cup Pickle Juice
  • Vegetable Oil, for frying
BUTTERMILK SPICY COLESLAW:
  • ¼ cup Pickle Juice
  • ½ cup Buttermilk
  • 4 cups Coleslaw Mix
  • ¼ small Red Onion
  • 1 Jalapeño, seeded and sliced
  • ¼ cup loosely packed Parsley Leaves, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
HABANERO-GARLIC AIOLI:
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1.5 tbsp. - 2 tbsp. Habanero Hot Sauce
FOR THE SANDWICH:
  • 4 Brioche Hamburger Buns
  • Pearl and Johnny Dill -icious Pickles, for garnish
Instructions
  1. MARINATE: Place all brine ingredients in a bowl or ziplock bag. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 2 - 6 hours.
  2. COLESLAW: Combine all ingredients for the Buttermilk Spicy Coleslaw in a large mixing bowl and set aside in the refrigerator.
  3. AIOLI: Mix all ingredients for the Habanero Garlic Aioli in a medium serving bowl. Taste and add more hot sauce if you prefer. Cover and place in the refrigerator until you're ready to assemble the sandwiches.
  4. BATTER: Mix first 6 ingredients of the breading in a large mixing bowl. Then whisk the eggs and pickle juice in a medium mixing bowl.
  5. FRYING: Heat oil in a cast-iron pan or dutch oven to 350F. Take chicken out of the ziplock bag and shake off any excess liquid. Dredge each breast in the pickle-egg mixture, and then the flour. Once coated, place chicken in the hot oil to fry. Cook each breast for approximately 7 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature is 165F. Drain each breast on wire rack over a cookie sheet for at least 5 minutes.
  6. ASSEMBLE: Slather the interior sides of the buns with the aioli, then top with fried chicken breast, coleslaw, and pickles. Enjoy immediately.
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RECIPE NOTES: 

  • Feel free to make the coleslaw and aioli up to a day in advance.
  • For those who prefer a thicker crust, double dredge the chicken breasts before frying (which is what I did).
  • It is very important to not overcrowd the frying pot. If needed, work in batches to ensure each piece has the room it needs to fry properly.
  • To create slider portions, simply cut each breast into smaller pieces before marinating, coating, and cooking.
  • Additional toppings that would be epic include: crispy slices of bacon, provolone cheese, pickled jalapeños, or a light coating of buffalo sauce.

Crispy Fried Chicken

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  1. Mike

    August 3, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    Wow, this recipe turned out awesome! The sandwich has more flavors going on than you can shake a stick at! You have a sweet bun, spicy sauce, crunchy slaw and warm pickle flavored chicken in the center. The whole family loved it. The recipe takes some effort, and there is no way to eat it without making a mess, but the flavor is unbelievable.! I tripled the recipe and ate it all week.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 4, 2020 at 11:37 am

      I’m so glad you tried this! We will have a video to go along with this blog soon! It’s one of my favorite sandwiches, I’m thrilled to hear you love it just as much as I do!

      Reply
  2. Renee

    September 25, 2020 at 7:49 pm

    Made these tonight. My husband had 2! He said he “inhaled” the first one so who needed another lol. We loved all of the flavors textures and colors Yum!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      September 26, 2020 at 2:11 pm

      Yay! So glad he enjoyed them as much as my husband did! Haha! Thanks for trying these, Renee! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jessica

    September 12, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    Thank you for sharing my recipe on your blog! Your version sounds fantastic, too! I’ll have to try it. 🙂

    Reply

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• 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 2 cups Thai Peanut Sauce, separated
• ¼ Red Onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup Shredded Carrots
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2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
3. Once chicken is marinated, grill over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side (or until internal temperature is 165F).
4. Allow the chicken to cool slightly and then cut into bite sized pieces.
5. To assemble pizza: top each naan bread with ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ of the chicken, a handful of slices onions, and a handful of shredded carrots.
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• 1 Mango, chopped
• ½ cup Pomegranate Seeds + more for garnish
• ¼ Sweet White Onion, minced
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop the inner flesh into a bowl and repeat with the second avocado. Discard the skins.
2. Smash the avocado with a fork, until desired consistency.
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FOR THE SESAME NOODLES:
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• 3 Tbsp. Salted Peanut Butter
• 1 tsp. Fresh Grated Ginger
• 2 Tbsp. Rice Wine Vinegar
• 1 tsp. Minced Garlic
• 2 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
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OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
• Toasted Sesame Seeds
• Fresh Cilantro, chopped
• Chopped Peanuts
• Black Garlic
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Bring noodles to a boil in a large pot of water according to packaged directions.
2. Whisk together the soy sauce, peanut butter, ginger, rice wine vinegar, garlic and sesame oil in a small sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Once thickened, remove from heat.
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4. Garnish with sesame seeds, cilantro, chopped peanuts, and black garlic. Serve immediately.
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• 1-3/4 cups Water
• ¼ Rice Vinegar
• 2 cup Short Grain Rice
• 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
• 2 tsp. Granulated Sugar
• Avocado Oil, as needed for frying
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• ¼ cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp. Stone Ground Dijon Mustard
• 2 tbsp. Horseradish
• 1 tbsp. Chopped Chives
• 1 tbsp. Chopped Italian Parsley
• Kosher Salt, to taste
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• Mt. Olive Dill Pickle Chips, as needed
• Chopped Italian Parsley, as needed
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DIRECTIONS:
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2. Bring water and rice vinegar to a boil in a large stockpot. Carefully add the rinsed rice, sugar and salt and cook according to the packaged directions. About 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
3. While the rice is cooking, whisk together all ingredients for the horseradish cream sauce. Set the mixed sauce in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
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INGREDIENTS:
• 12 Eggs
• ½ cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp. White Miso
• ½ tsp. Ground Mustard
• 1 tsp. Rice Vinegar
• Salt + Black Pepper, to taste
• 5 Bacon Strips, cooked and crumbled
• 2 tsp. Black Sesame Seeds
• 1 tbsp. Freshly Chopped Chives
• Drizzle of Toasted Sesame Oil, to taste
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DIRECTIONS:
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2. Cut hard-boiled eggs in half, lengthwise, and separate the yolks from the egg whites. Place yolks in a large bowl.
3. Whisk mayonnaise, white miso, ground mustard, rice vinegar, salt + pepper together in a small mixing bowl and set aside. Next, you'll smash the egg yolks until lumpy and then fold-in the miso-mayonnaise until well combined.
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FOR THE DEVILED EGGS:
• 1 medium Sweet Potato, cooked & cooled
• 12 Hard Boiled Eggs, cut in half
• 2 tsp. Dijon Mustard, or to taste
• ½ cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
• 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar, Pepper Jack and Colby Jack work well)
• 2 tbsp. Heavy Cream+
• Salt + Pepper, to taste (I used White Pepper)
• 1 dash of Hot Sauce, optional
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FOR THE GARNISH:
• 4 - 5 strips of Bacon, cooked & chopped
• Green Onion or Chives, sliced thinly
• Paprika, to taste
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Bake sweet potato in a 400F oven for roughly 45 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
2. Cut hard-boiled eggs in half, lengthwise, and place the yolks in a food processor with the cooked sweet potato, Dijon mustard, sour cream, shredded cheese and heavy cream (plus optional hot sauce). Add a dash of salt & pepper and then pulse until smooth. +If you want to thin out the mixture, add more heavy cream until you've reached your desired consistency.
3. Taste and adjust any ingredients, as preferred.
4. Place deviled egg mixture into a ziplock bag and cut off the bottom tip to create a piping bag. Squeeze filling into each hard boiled egg and garnish with bacon, green onions and paprika.
5. Set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to chill. Enjoy that day or within 24 hours.
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FOR THE SMASHED POTATOES:
• 1.5 Lbs. Baby Yellow Potatoes
• 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
• ½ tsp. Ground Cumin
• 1 ½ tsp. Salt
• ½ tsp. Paprika
• ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
• 3-4 oz. grated Manchego Cheese
• Fresh Chives, optional garnish
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FOR THE AIOLI:
• ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
• 1 Garlic Clove, minced
• 2 tbsp. Harissa
• Juice from Half Lemon
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Fill a large pot with cold water and add potatoes along with a pinch of salt.
2. Bring potatoes to a boil and cook over medium heat for approximately 15 minutes. Cooking time might vary slightly based on the size of your potatoes, but you should easily be able to pierce them with a fork.
3. Drain potatoes and allow them to cool.
4. Using the back of a spatula, press down gently on the potatoes, creating a disk shape. Place on air fryer rack and repeat with remaining potatoes.
5. Place olive oil in a small bowl and mix together with salt, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder. Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the potatoes.
6. Air fry for 10 minutes total, switching the racks halfway through for even cooking.
7. During the last 2 minutes, top each smashed potato with grated Manchego cheese.
8. Garnish with additional cheese and chopped chives and serve immediately with harissa aioli.
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FOR THE SALAD:
• 2 cups Chopped Romaine
• 3 tbsp. Jarred Roasted Red Peppers
• ½ cup Garbanzo Beans
• ½ cup Pepperoni, sliced in half
• 6 oz. Provolone Cheese, diced into cubes
• ¼ cup Pepperoncini Peppers, drained
• ¼ small Red Onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half
• 4 oz. Fresh Mozzarella Pearls, drained
• ½ cup Artichoke Hearts, drained and chopped
• 2.25 oz. Sliced Black Olives, drained
• 8 oz. Genoa Salami, cut into cubes
• Fresh Basil, as needed
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• ½ Lemon, juiced
• ¼ cup Olive Oil
• ½ - 1 shallot, finely chopped
• Pinch of Salt, season to preference
• Pinch of Sugar, add as needed to balance acidity
• 1 tbsp. Fresh or 1 tsp. Dried Herbs, to preference
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Add all salad ingredients to a large serving bowl.
2. Whisk together all the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad right before serving. Toss gently to combine.
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INGREDIENTS:
• 1 lb. Ground Chicken
• ¼ cup Plain Breadcrumbs
• 1 Egg
• 1½ tsp. Salt
• 1 tsp. Dried Dill
• 1 tbsp. chopped Fresh Green Onion
• 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
• ½ cup Buffalo Sauce
• 1 tbsp. Ranch Dressing
• Blue Cheese Crumbles, optional garnish
• Green Onions, optional garnish
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, dill, green onion, and dried oregano until combined.
3. Using slightly damp hands, roll 1 ½ - 2 tbsp. of the chicken mixture into balls, and place on nonstick baking sheet.
4. Bake 15-18 minutes, turning meatballs 1-2 times during cooking so they brown on all sides.
5. In the meantime, mix ranch dressing with buffalo sauce and set aside.
6. Top cooked meatballs with buffalo sauce and toss to combine.
7. Garnish with blue cheese crumbles and green onions, as desired.
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FOR THE POTATOES:
• 1 pound Fingerling Potatoes
• 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 2 - 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp. Kosher Salt
• ½ tsp. Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
• Fresh Parsley, for garnish
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FOR THE LEMON AIOLI:
• ¼ cup Greek Yogurt
• ¼ cup Mayonnaise
• ½ Lemon, zested & juiced
• 1 tbsp. Parsley
• 1 tbsp. Chives
• 1 Garlic Clove, minced
• ⅛ tsp. Kosher Salt
• ¼ tsp. White Pepper
• Pinch of Dry English Mustard, optional
• Pinch of Paprika, optional
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 425F degrees.
2. Cut potatoes in half, lengthwise, and toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Evenly pour potatoes onto a baking sheet and bake for 25 - 30 minutes, making sure to flip halfway through.
4. While the potatoes cook, make the lemon aioli by mixing all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
5. When the potatoes are finished cooking, simply garnish them with fresh parsley and enjoy.
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FOR THE SALAD:
• 1 cup Farro
• 10-12 oz. Raw Broccoli, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 tsp. Lemon Pepper
• 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
• 1 cup Frozen Peas, thawed
• ½ cup Walnuts, chopped
• ¼ cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Handful Fresh Parsley, chopped
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FOR THE DRESSING:
• Juice from 2 Lemons
• ¼ cup Olive Oil
• ¼ cup Fresh Parsley
• 1 tsp. Dried Dill
• ½ Shallot, chopped
• 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
• 1 tsp. Salt
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Place chopped broccoli on a large baking sheet and toss with olive oil, lemon pepper and salt. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until broccoli is beginning to char.
3. While broccoli is in the oven, cook the farro according to package directions. Strain farro and set aside.
4. Place dressing ingredients in a small food processor and pulse to combine.
5. Toss cooked farro, roasted broccoli, and remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl or serving platter. Top with additional shaved parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and some lemon zest.
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PRINTABLE RECIPE —> https://sliceofjess.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-brown-sugar/
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INGREDIENTS:
• 1 pound Brussels sprouts cut in half
• ½ small Sweet White Onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. Old-Style Grain Mustard
• 2 tbsp. Brown Sugar
• ¼ cup Olive Oil
• Pinch of Salt, to taste
• ½ cup Sweet & Spicy Pecans
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 375F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
2. Prepare Brussels sprouts and white onion and place into a large mixing bowl.
3. Combine mustard, brown sugar and olive oil in a small mixing bowl and then pour over the vegetables.
4. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, to taste, and bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until just browning and the Brussels are tender.
5. Mix-in Sweet & Spicy Pecans and serve immediately.
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BLOG —> https://sliceofjess.com/blt-flatbreads-with-white-garlic-pizza-sauce/
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FOR THE WHITE GARLIC SAUCE:
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 4 Tbsp. Butter (1/2 stick)
• 3 Tbsp. Cream Cheese
• ⅓ cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Garlic Clove, minced
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FOR THE FLATBREADS:
• 8 slices of Bacon, cooked & chopped
• 4 Pre-made Flatbread Pizza Crusts
• 8 oz. Fresh Mozzarella, sliced
• 1 cup halved Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded Romaine Lettuce
• Avocado, chopped
• Fresh Herbs, as needed
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Place bacon on a wire rack that's fitting into a baking sheet. Bake at 325F for 20 - 25 minutes, until browned.
2. While the bacon cooks, make the pizza sauce. Whisk together the heavy cream, butter and cream cheese over medium heat until cream cheese has melted. Then fold in the parmesan, garlic and simmer for 15 minutes. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
3. Turn oven up to 350F. Place flatbreads on a lined baking sheet and spread evenly with white garlic pizza sauce. Top with fresh mozzarella and pop the flatbreads in the oven for 8 – 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and browning. Prepare fresh produce while the flatbreads cook.
4. Remove from oven and top with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.
Planning to cozy up on the couch later tonight, sl Planning to cozy up on the couch later tonight, slurp on this Jalapeño Popper Chicken Chili and relax after a long week. What are some of your favorite fusion chili recipes?
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BLOG —> https://sliceofjess.com/jalapeno-popper-cream-cheese-chicken-chili/
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FOR THE CHILI:
• 1 lb. Chicken Thighs
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp. Canola Oil
• 3 cups Chicken Broth
• 2 cans Cannellini Beans
• 4 oz. Chopped Green Chilies
• ¼ cup Sweet Heat Jalapeños, drained
• 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
• 1 tsp. Ground Cumin
• 8 oz. Cream Cheese
• 1 cup Sour Cream
• Salt + Pepper, to taste
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OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
• Tortilla Chips
• Shredded Cheese
• Sweet Heat Jalapeños
• Fresh Cilantro
• Lime Wedges
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Season the chicken with garlic powder. Sauté in a large Dutch oven with the chopped onion over medium heat in canola oil. Cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until chicken is no longer pink.
2. Add the chicken broth, cannellini beans, chopped chilies, drained Sweet Heat Jalapeños, dried oregano and cumin. Stir and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and shred the chicken with two forks. Fold in the cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until the cream cheese has melted and incorporated into the chili.
4. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
This Buffalo Taquitos recipe comes together in a m This Buffalo Taquitos recipe comes together in a matter of minutes thanks to @simeks meatballs! Crunchy, savory, cheesy and absolutely delish! (#ad). Want to make some for yourself? Grab a bag at your local @foodlion or enter in the comments to win a 5-pack of any Simek’s products of your choice!
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BLOG —> https://sliceofjess.com/buffalo-meatball-taquitos-recipe/
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FOR THE TAQUITOS:
• 16 Original Simek Beef Meatballs
• ½ cup Buffalo Sauce
• ¼ cup Blue Cheese Crumbles
• 4oz. Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
• 8 Soft Taco Size Flour Tortillas
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FOR GARNISH:
• Drizzle of Sour Cream
• Chopped Chives
• Fresh Cilantro
• Serrano Pepper Slices
• Guacamole
• Pico de Gallo
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Microwave the meatballs according to package directions. Once cooked, allow them to cool slightly before chopping them into smaller pieces.
2. Preheat the oven to 400F. While you wait for the oven to come to temperature, shred the Pepper Jack cheese and mix it with the meatballs, blue cheese crumbles and buffalo sauce in a large bowl.
3. Warm the tortillas until they're pliable. You can do this in the oven on a parchment-lined baking sheet or wrapped with paper towels in the microwave.
4. Fill each tortilla with the meatball filling and roll into a taquito shape. Be careful not to overfill.
5. Spray a parchment-lined baking sheet with cooking spray, then place the taquitos seam side down in a row. Spray the top of the taquitos with a spritz of cooking spray and pop them into the oven.
6. Bake for 18 - 20 minutes, or until your desired golden-brown color. Top with suggested garnishments and serve immediately.
This Alabama White Sauce is one of my favorite, mo This Alabama White Sauce is one of my favorite, most versatile condiments. Slather it on sandwiches, drizzled on tacos, or served on the side of grilled meats. Oh, and it does wonders with potatoes! 🤤
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BLOG —> https://sliceofjess.com/alabama-white-sauce/
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INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• ⅓ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire
• 1 Tbsp. Black Pepper
• 2 tsp. Dark Brown Sugar
• ½ tsp. Kosher Salt
• ½ tsp. Onion Powder
• ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
• ¼ tsp. Cayenne
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Whisk all ingredients together in a mixing bowl until well combined.
2. Pour into a mason jar (with a lid) and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Need an easy Sunday supper idea that the whole fam Need an easy Sunday supper idea that the whole family will devour? Try making these Potato Chip Crusted Chicken Fingers! Serve them on their own with your favorite dipping sauce, or stuff them into a ciabatta roll with lettuce, tomato and onion for a yummy sandwich!
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BLOG —> https://sliceofjess.com/potato-chip-crusted-chicken-fingers-recipe/
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FOR THE CHICKEN FINGERS:
• 1 lb. Chicken Breasts, sliced
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• ½ tsp. Paprika
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 2 Eggs, whisked
• 6 oz. Potato Chips, ground in food processor
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FOR THE HOT HONEY DIPPING SAUCE:
• ¼ cup Dijon Mustard
• ¼ cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp. Honey
• 1 tbsp. Hot Honey
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DIRECTIONS FOR THE CHICKEN:
1. Preheat the oven to 375F degrees.
2. Slice chicken breast into fingers.
3. In one bowl, place flour, garlic powder, paprika and salt. In a second bowl, whisk the eggs, and in a third bowl, the crushed potato chips.
4. Bread each chicken finger by dipping it first into the flour mixture, then egg, and finally coating it with the potato chips. Make sure to use your fingers to firmly press the chips onto the chicken.
5. Set breaded fingers on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking oil and bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes. Be sure to flip the chicken once halfway through. Enjoy immediately!
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DIRECTIONS FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE:
1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined.
2. Dip and devour!
Some people say “Happy Valentine’s Day” with Some people say “Happy Valentine’s Day” with flowers. TBH… I’d prefer a sandwich. Wouldn’t you?
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BLOG —> https://sliceofjess.com/sandwiches-stuffed-with-maryland-crab-cakes/
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FOR THE CRAB CAKES:
• ½ lb. Jumbo Lump Crab Meat
• ½ lb. Lump or Claw Crab Meat
• 1 cup Crushed Unsalted Saltine Crackers (about 21 crackers)
• 1 Large Egg
• ½ cup Mayonnaise
• 2-3 Dashes Tabasco Sauce
• 1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• ⅛ tsp. Kosher Salt
• 1 tbsp. Minced Fresh Italian Parsley
• 2 tsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 tbsp. Lemon Zest (optional)
• ¼ cup Vegetable Oil, for cooking
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SUGGESTED SANDWICH INGREDIENTS:
• Toasted Bread (sandwich bread, French rolls, hamburger buns)
• Pepperoncini Tarter Sauce (recipe on blog)
• Lettuce
• Tomato Slices
• Red Onion Slices
• Fresh Dill, as needed for garnish
• Lemon Wedges, for serving
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine crab meat and crushed crackers in a large mixing bowl.
2. In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, tobacco sauce, old bay, Worcestershire, salt, Italian parsley, lemon juice and optional lemon zest.
3. Fold the mayonnaise mixture into the crab meat and set the mix in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors blend.
4. Once you'r ready to cook, divide the crab cake mixture into 8 patties. Be careful not to overwork the mixture (this will ensure you still have large clumps of crab meat).
5. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and heat. Test the oil with a tiny piece of crab cake mix. If it sizzles... the oil is ready.
6. Once the oil is hot enough to sear the crab cakes, cook them for about 3 - 4 minutes per side. You know they are done when they are golden brown and hot in the center. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may have to work in batches.
7. When finished, transfer crab cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
8. Assemble sandwiches immediately with suggested ingredients. 
9. Store any leftover crab cakes in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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