Description
This Spicy Chicken Sandwich features a perfectly crispy chicken breast, seasoned with a blend of spices that deliver a delightful kick. Topped with a creamy homemade sauce that balances the heat, each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a smooth, tangy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- For Assembly:
- 4 burger buns
- Leafy lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken is frying, mix mayonnaise, hot sauce, honey, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl to create the sauce.
- Once the chicken is cooked, drain on paper towels and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Assemble the sandwich by spreading the sauce on the bottom bun, adding lettuce, the fried chicken, sliced tomatoes, and pickles, then topping with the other half of the bun.
Notes
- This sandwich can be made ahead by frying the chicken and storing it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 1200 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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