Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce
Get ready to sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food! This Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce features juicy, crispy fried chicken with a fiery kick, fresh lettuce, tangy pickles, and a luscious creamy sauce all tucked inside soft brioche buns. Perfect for quick dinners, lunch ideas, or satisfying your homemade fast-food cravings, this easy recipe is packed with flavor and guaranteed to impress family and friends. It's a versatile food idea that works for casual meals, weekend treats, or any time you crave an indulgent bite.
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 cup fresh lettuce leaves
- 8 pickle slices
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp pickle juice
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk with paprika, cayenne, and salt for 1 hour or overnight.
- Dredge chicken in seasoned flour mixture.
- Fry chicken at 350°F for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Mix mayonnaise, smoked paprika, minced garlic, and pickle juice to make the sauce.
- Assemble sandwich with toasted brioche buns, sauce, lettuce, chicken, pickles, and extra sauce.
Notes
Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for a crispy crust. Add more cayenne if you prefer it spicier.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg
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