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CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Fried Chicken Sandwich

With a spiced-up, crispy CHEETOS® crust, this buttermilk-marinated fried chicken makes for one mouthwatering sandwich.

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Original recipe (1×) yields 4 servings

  • CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT® Flavored Snacks
    1/2 bag (8 ½ oz bag)
    1/2 bag (240 g)
  • buttermilk
    2 cups
    2 cups
  • Louisiana-style hot sauce, divided
    1/2 cup
    1/2 cup
  • garlic powder
    1 tsp
    1 tsp
  • salt, divided
    2 tsp
    2 tsp
  • black pepper, divided
    2 tsp
    2 tsp
  • large boneless skinless chicken thighs
    4
    4
  • all-purpose flour
    1 ¼ cups
    1 ¼ cups
  • cornstarch
    1/4 cup
    1/4 cup
  • cayenne pepper
    1 tsp
    1 tsp
  • paprika
    1 tsp
    1 tsp
  • Canola oil, for deep-frying
    As needed
    As needed
  • mayonnaise
    1/2 cup
    1/2 cup
  • soft buns, split and toasted
    4
    4
  • leaves lettuce
    4
    4
  • slices tomato
    4
    4
  • bread-and-butter pickles
    16
    16
  • Energy
    Total: 8976.38 kcal
  • Fat
    Total: 663.701 g
  • Saturated
    Total: 73.0572 g
  • Trans
    Total: 1.87186 g
  • Monounsaturated
    Total: 308.798 g
  • Polyunsaturated
    Total: 186.687 g
  • Carbs
    Total: 484.701 g
  • Carbohydrates (net)
    Total: 463.47 g
  • Fiber
    Total: 21.2309 g
  • Sugars
    Total: 112.661 g
  • Protein
    Total: 253.122 g
  • Cholesterol
    Total: 971.745 mg
  • Sodium
    Total: 10332.5 mg
  • Calcium
    Total: 1257.57 mg
  • Magnesium
    Total: 418.76 mg
  • Potassium
    Total: 4869.7 mg
  • Iron
    Total: 28.1127 mg
  • Zinc
    Total: 20.9964 mg
  • Phosphorus
    Total: 2725.44 mg
  • Vitamin A
    Total: 471.407 µg
  • Vitamin C
    Total: 111.228 mg
  • Thiamin (B1)
    Total: 3.54613 mg
  • Riboflavin (B2)
    Total: 4.08077 mg
  • Niacin (B3)
    Total: 73.0779 mg
  • Vitamin B6
    Total: 5.24417 mg
  • Folate equivalent (total)
    Total: 852.114 µg
  • Folate (food)
    Total: 197.458 µg
  • Folic acid
    Total: 385.105 µg
  • Vitamin B12
    Total: 7.3005 µg
  • Vitamin E
    Total: 80.1508 mg
  • Vitamin K
    Total: 570.095 µg
  • Water
    Total: 1784.7 g

Ingredients

  • CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT® Flavored Snacks
    1/2 bag (8 ½ oz bag)
    1/2 bag (240 g)
  • buttermilk
    2 cups
    2 cups
  • Louisiana-style hot sauce, divided
    1/2 cup
    1/2 cup
  • garlic powder
    1 tsp
    1 tsp
  • salt, divided
    2 tsp
    2 tsp
  • black pepper, divided
    2 tsp
    2 tsp
  • large boneless skinless chicken thighs
    4
    4
  • all-purpose flour
    1 ¼ cups
    1 ¼ cups
  • cornstarch
    1/4 cup
    1/4 cup
  • cayenne pepper
    1 tsp
    1 tsp
  • paprika
    1 tsp
    1 tsp
  • Canola oil, for deep-frying
    As needed
    As needed
  • mayonnaise
    1/2 cup
    1/2 cup
  • soft buns, split and toasted
    4
    4
  • leaves lettuce
    4
    4
  • slices tomato
    4
    4
  • bread-and-butter pickles
    16
    16
  • Energy
    Total: 8976.38 kcal
  • Fat
    Total: 663.701 g
  • Saturated
    Total: 73.0572 g
  • Trans
    Total: 1.87186 g
  • Monounsaturated
    Total: 308.798 g
  • Polyunsaturated
    Total: 186.687 g
  • Carbs
    Total: 484.701 g
  • Carbohydrates (net)
    Total: 463.47 g
  • Fiber
    Total: 21.2309 g
  • Sugars
    Total: 112.661 g
  • Protein
    Total: 253.122 g
  • Cholesterol
    Total: 971.745 mg
  • Sodium
    Total: 10332.5 mg
  • Calcium
    Total: 1257.57 mg
  • Magnesium
    Total: 418.76 mg
  • Potassium
    Total: 4869.7 mg
  • Iron
    Total: 28.1127 mg
  • Zinc
    Total: 20.9964 mg
  • Phosphorus
    Total: 2725.44 mg
  • Vitamin A
    Total: 471.407 µg
  • Vitamin C
    Total: 111.228 mg
  • Thiamin (B1)
    Total: 3.54613 mg
  • Riboflavin (B2)
    Total: 4.08077 mg
  • Niacin (B3)
    Total: 73.0779 mg
  • Vitamin B6
    Total: 5.24417 mg
  • Folate equivalent (total)
    Total: 852.114 µg
  • Folate (food)
    Total: 197.458 µg
  • Folic acid
    Total: 385.105 µg
  • Vitamin B12
    Total: 7.3005 µg
  • Vitamin E
    Total: 80.1508 mg
  • Vitamin K
    Total: 570.095 µg
  • Water
    Total: 1784.7 g

Cooking Guide

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  1. In large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, 1/4 cup hot sauce, garlic powder, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Submerge chicken into marinade (it should be immersed). Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours (overnight is best).

  2. In food processor, pulse CHEETOS® FLAMIN’ HOT® Cheese Flavored Snacks until finely ground to make 1 ¾ cups.

  3. In another large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, cayenne, paprika, remaining salt and remaining black pepper. Stir in ground CHEETOS®.

  4. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade for double dredging). Dip chicken in CHEETOS® mixture until coated. Dip back in marinade and then dredge again in CHEETOS® mixture until well coated. Arrange on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Let stand for 10 minutes to allow coating to set.

  5. In high-sided skillet set over medium heat, add enough oil to reach 3 inches up sides. Heat until shimmering or an instant-read thermometer registers 350°F. Using tongs, transfer chicken to hot oil. Deep-fry, turning once, for 6 minutes or until golden brown all over. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain.

  6. In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and remaining hot sauce.

  7. Assemble fried chicken in buns with lettuce, tomato, pickles and spicy mayonnaise.

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