Fried chicken sandwiches

Harley

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon garlic salt

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning

1 cup buttermilk

Four 4-ounce skinless, boneless chicken thighs

Vegetable oil, for frying

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

4 white sandwich rolls (brioche), split

For the chicken: Whisk the flour, pepper, garlic salt, paprika and kosher salt in a shallow bowl. Pour the buttermilk into another shallow bowl.

Dredge one piece of chicken at a time in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl. Dredge again in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Set aside onto a tray lined with wax paper. Repeat with all of the chicken.

Fill a large heavy skillet with ½ inch of oil. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet and season with additional salt.

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