Fried Chicken And Peaches Are The Sandwich Combo That Sings Of Summer - Tasting Table

Peaches pair with buttermilk fried chicken by adding natural sweetness that complements the chicken’s saltiness. Ripe peaches bring complex flavor and bright juice that balances heavy, crispy batter. Peaches can mellow heat in spicier chicken styles and can be served alongside chicken or used in salads and stir-fries. A crispy peach chicken sandwich layers fried chicken on buns with fresh peach pieces. Chicken is marinated, dredged in flour and buttermilk batter, and fried until golden. Toppings can include peach-based aioli made with mayo, minced peach, and sriracha, plus jalapenos, ground pecans, balsamic vinegar, honey, goat cheese, and bacon. Pickled peaches add extra complexity.

"Peaches can add a wonderfully unique dimension to any buttermilk fried chicken recipe. It's just like any good sweet and savory combo - the natural sugars in the peaches complement the saltiness of the chicken, adding a freshness that's perfect for warm summer days. A ripe peach is also delightfully complex, creating a nice contrast in flavor, and its bright juice will balance out a heavy, crispy batter."

"If you enjoy a spicier dish, like Nashville hot chicken, peaches can help mellow out the heat. You can simply serve the peaches alongside the chicken or use the pairing as a base for a delicious summer salad. A stir fry is also an option, as is a fruity chicken and waffle combo. But one of our favorite ways of putting the items together is to create a crispy peach chicken sandwich."

"To make a crispy peach chicken sandwich, you'll need to marinate some chicken breasts before dredging them in flour and buttermilk to create a batter. Once you've fried the chicken in hot oil until golden, drain the pieces on a paper towel and then layer on some buns. Top each breast with a few pieces of fresh, ripe peach, and add any other toppings and sauces you like."

"You can combine some mayo and minced peach together with a little sriracha to make a complementary aioli, or just use plain mayo. Some jalapenos can work great with the peaches, and ground pecans add some more flavor to the batter. Balsamic vinegar complements chicken and peaches, as does honey, goat cheese, and bacon."

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