A JALAPEÑO FRIED CHICKEN BLT, BECAUSE YOU DESERVE THE BEST IN LIFE

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Fried chicken is inarguably one of mankind’s greatest culinary achievements. With the exception of KFC’s fried chicken-scented sunscreen, we’d argue that there’s no wrong way to consume the ol’ battered bird — which is why we’re drooling over Food Steez’s jalapeño fried chicken BLT. Spice? Check. Moist, crispy chicken? Check. Bacon? Obviously. Here’s how to make it.

JALAPEÑO FRIED CHICKEN BLT

Yield: 1 sandwich

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 jalapeño, sliced, to garnish
  • 2 tablespoons honey mustard
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons finely fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • Canola oil, for frying
  • 2-3 slices of French bread
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked
  • Butter lettuce, to garnish
  • 1 large heirloom or beefsteak tomato, sliced
  • 1 avocado, pitted and sliced
  • Honey mustard, to garnish
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

  • Heat the canola oil to 350°F in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot. Do not fill the pot more than halfway full with oil.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the flour to a shallow bowl. In another bowl, beat 3 of the eggs and 1 tablespoon of Sriracha sauce together. Dip the seasoned chicken in the egg mixture, and then coat well in the flour. Set floured pieces aside.
  • Place the chicken in the pot and fry until brown, crispy, and cooked through (approximately 6-8 minutes). Remove and set it on a baking rack. Let cool for 3-4 minutes.
  • Toast 2 slices of bread lightly in the toaster.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, fry the egg(s). Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pot, cook off the bacon until crispy.
  • To make the Sriracha mayo, mix together the mayo, Sriracha, smoked paprika, and basil. Stir well.
  • Spread the Sriracha mayo over one slice of bread. Follow with lettuce, tomato, avocado, fried chicken, honey mustard, bacon, sliced jalapeños, the fried egg, and the remaining slice of bread. Serve.