Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of this Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce, the perfect meal for any occasion! Juicy chicken fillets are marinated to perfection and fried until crispy, then topped with a tangy, creamy sauce that balances spice and richness. Nestled in buttery brioche buns, this sandwich is not only quick to prepare but also guaranteed to impress family and friends. Whether you’re looking for a satisfying lunch or an easy dinner idea, this delightful recipe will have everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 brioche buns
- Pickle slices
- Butter for toasting buns
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 1 hour.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, hot sauce, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; refrigerate.
- Prepare a dredging station with flour and seasonings.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken until golden brown (4–6 minutes per side).
- Toast brioche buns with butter until golden.
- Assemble by spreading sauce on buns and layering with chicken and pickles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 990mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg