Description
Elevate your weeknight meals with this irresistible Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce! Featuring shatter-crisp fried chicken, a vibrant blend of spices, and a tangy creamy sauce, this sandwich is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for family dinners, game days, or meal prep. Nestled between buttery brioche buns, it offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, you can enjoy this delicious dish any night of the week. Simply reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer for that same crunchy goodness!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 4 brioche burger buns
- 8 dill pickle slices
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 small tomato (sliced, optional)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in a mixture of buttermilk and spices for at least one hour.
- Prepare dredge by mixing flour and additional seasonings in a shallow dish.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F.
- Coat marinated chicken in the dredge mixture, then fry until golden brown and cooked through.
- Whisk together ingredients for the creamy sauce while chicken fries; season to taste.
- Toast brioche buns lightly before assembling sandwiches with fried chicken, sauce, pickles, and lettuce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg