Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 6 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons korean red pepper flakes (very hot)
  • 1 bunch parsley, leaves only, chopped
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 whole eggs, beaten with
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • salt and pepper
  • canola oil, for frying
  • 4 leaves red leaf lettuce
  • 4 slices tomatoes
  • 4 small pain de campagne bread
  • 1 jalapeno, chopped
  • 1 serrano chili, chopped
  • 1 dried Thai chile, ground
  • 1 teaspoon korean red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 cups canola oil
  • sugar, to taste
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  • AOLI: Using a food processor, combine the jalapeno, serrano, Thai chile and red pepper flakes and blend until minced.
  • Add the lemon juice and the egg yolk to the mixture.
  • While the processor is running, slowly pour in the oil.
  • Continue until a mayonnaise-like consistency is achieved.
  • Season with the sugar, salt, and pepper, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • CHICKEN: In a large mixing bowl, combine the panko, red pepper flakes, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Dip each breast into the flour, then the eggs, and then the panko mixture.
  • Fill a fryer or medium heavy pot 1/3 full with the oil, heat over high heat to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the coated breasts and allow them to cook through, about 8 to 10 minutes.