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Spicy Chicken Sandwich
This delicious Spicy Chicken Sandwich is way better than anything from your local fast food restaurant! It's easy to make, yet so juicy and tender for delicious flavor in every bite. Made in the comfort of your own home, you can satisfy your craving for perfectly crispy, spiced sandwiches anytime!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 747 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Marinade
- 2 chicken breasts sliced in half horizontally
- 1.5 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 4 Tablespoons hot sauce or sriracha
- 1 teaspoon Each cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, salt
Dry Mix
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon EACH baking powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon EACH cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper
- oil for frying
To Assemble:
- 4 Brioche buns
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Sliced lettuce, pickles, onion, tomato, or favorite toppings
- spicy mayo
Instructions
- Cut chicken in half lengthwise (making it thinner). If the chicken is still thick after cutting it in half, pound it down to even thickness using a meat hammer. You want to end up with 4 even about 1/2’’ fillets.
- Marinate: In a large bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, hot sauce, and spices. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover and place in the fridge to marinate for at least an hour or overnight.
- Dredge: In a large shallow bow, whisk the flour, cornstarch, and remaining spices. One by one, remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and dip into the flour mixture. Be sure to cover both sides well and squeeze the chicken while pressing the flour mixture on top of the chicken firmly to create lots of “flaky” parts.
- Fry: Heat about 2 inches of canola oil in a large pot or skillet to about 350F. Add the breaded chicken and fry for about 4 minutes per side or until cooked through. The internal temp of the chicken should reach 165F. Remove from oil onto a dry paper towel to drain. While the chicken is draining, quickly whisk the ingredients for the spicy mayo in a small bowl.
- Assemble: Brush the insides of the brioche buns with butter and toast in a hot pan until crispy and golden. Add the chicken fillets onto the buns and top with your favorite topping. Add about 1 tablespoon of spicy mayo (or regular mayo) to the top bun. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Store any leftover chicken patties in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to about 3 days. Reheat in a pan on the stove, in the oven or in an air fryer until warm and crispy. Avoid using the microwave, as it can make the outside breading soggy.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1sandwich
Calories
747kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
276mg
(92%)
Sodium
838mg
(35%)
Potassium
670mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2553IU
(51%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
191mg
(19%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 747
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 747kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 276mg | 92% |
| Sodium | 838mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2553IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.