Ultimate Fried Chicken Sandwich

• CHICKEN SANDWICH
• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 1/4 lbs)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• vegetable oil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 8 (2-ounce) potato sandwich buns, lightly toasted
• 1 1/2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
• QUICK PICKLES
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• GARLICKY HERB MAYO
• 1 cup prepared mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced

1. To prepare pickles, place cucumbers in a wide shallow bowl. Combine water, vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, and salt in a small saucepan over high heat; bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat; carefully pour vinegar mixture over pickles. Let stand until ready to assemble sandwiches.
2. To prepare mayo, combine mayonnaise and next 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Refrigerate until ready to assemble sandwiches.
3. To prepare sandwiches, sprinkle chicken thighs evenly with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Combine buttermilk and egg in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add chicken to bowl; toss to coat.
4. Pour oil to a depth of 1 inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat oil to 325 u0b0. Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge chicken thighs in flour, shaking off excess. Carefully add 4 chicken thighs to oil; cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and done. Drain on a wire rack set over paper towels; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken thighs.
5. To assemble sandwiches, drain pickles well; discard pickling liquid. Spread mayo evenly over bottom halves of buns; top evenly with pickles, lettuce, chicken thighs, and top halves of buns. Serve immediately.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/ultimate-fried-chicken-sandwich (may not work)