Description

This spicy chicken sandwich with creamy homemade sauce recipe is the ultimate comfort food with a kick. Crispy fried chicken breast meets cool, tangy sauce in a perfectly toasted bun. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or your next sandwich night. Keywords: spicy chicken sandwich, creamy sauce, crispy chicken, fried chicken sandwich, homemade chicken sandwich.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breasts

1 cup buttermilk

2 tbsp hot sauce

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

vegetable oil for frying

4 brioche buns

4 leaves lettuce

8 slices pickles

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

2 tsp pickle juice

1 tsp hot sauce

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken breasts and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, smoked paprika, pickle juice, and hot sauce. Taste and adjust. Refrigerate until ready to use.

3. Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture until well coated.

4. Heat oil in a skillet or fryer to 350°F. Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest on a wire rack.

5. Toast the brioche buns lightly. Layer with lettuce and pickles, then add fried chicken and a generous spoonful of creamy sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch more cayenne to the flour mix or hot sauce to the marinade.

Pounding chicken to even thickness helps it cook evenly.

Use an air fryer for a slightly lighter version.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Sandwich
Method: Fried
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 620
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 960mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 24g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 85mg