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Bon Appétit

The Basically Fried Chicken Sandwich

By Claire Saffitz

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Our incredibly simple method for breading chicken thighs (no brine! no seasoned flour! no dipping!) is based on karaage, a type of Japanese fried chicken. Using a high-sided vessel like a Dutch oven for frying—instead of a shallow skillet—helps to cut down on any obnoxious splatter.

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