1-Preparing the Fried Chicken: First, heat vegetable oil in a large pan to 350°F (180ºC), about 2 inches deep. It’s important to maintain this temperature throughout the frying process to ensure the chicken cooks evenly and develops a beautiful golden color without becoming greasy.

2-Preparing the Fried Chicken: Season your flour with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs until well combined. This two-step dredging process is key to creating that crispy coating we all love.

3-Preparing the Fried Chicken: Dip each chicken thigh into the buttermilk mixture, making sure it’s thoroughly coated. Then dredge it in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. This ensures a light, crispy coating rather than a heavy, doughy one.

4-Preparing the Fried Chicken: Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the chicken, turning once, until golden brown on all sides, approximately 8 minutes. For extra safety, you can check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Drain the cooked chicken on a wire rack over paper towels to maintain crispiness.

5-Making the Vibrant Thai Slaw: While the chicken is frying, you can prepare the vibrant Thai slaw that will take your sandwich to the next level. For the slaw dressing, whisk together the vegetable oil, minced garlic, chopped chilies, grated ginger, lime juice, rice vinegar, and fish sauce in a small bowl until well combined.

6-Making the Vibrant Thai Slaw: In a larger bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shaved red onion, sliced green onions, chopped basil, and chopped mint. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat. Let the slaw sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

7-Assembling Your Sandwich: To assemble your Thai Fried Chicken Sandwich, spread mayonnaise on the bottom halves of your potato buns. Place a fried chicken thigh on each bun, then generously top with the prepared Thai slaw. The contrast between the warm, crispy chicken and the cool, refreshing slaw is what makes this sandwich truly special.

8-Assembling Your Sandwich: Close the sandwiches with the top halves of the buns and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience. For a complete meal, you might want to pair your sandwich with some crispy chicken wings or a side of fresh green beans.