Description
Craving a delicious meal that’s both quick and satisfying? Look no further than this Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce! This recipe features juicy, crispy chicken fillets infused with a spicy kick, all topped with a tangy and creamy sauce that perfectly balances the heat. Nestled between buttery brioche buns, this sandwich is perfect for any occasion—be it a speedy weeknight dinner or a laid-back lunch. Each bite promises a delightful crunch and flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more. Plus, it’s easy to customize to your taste and can even be air-fried for a healthier option.
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 hot sauce
- 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.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, hot sauce, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the sauce.
- Prepare seasoned flour by mixing flour with spices in a shallow dish.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture until fully coated; double dredging optional for extra crunch.
- Fry chicken fillets in hot oil until golden brown (about 4–6 minutes per side).
- Toast brioche buns with butter until golden.
- Assemble the sandwich by spreading creamy sauce on the bun, adding pickles and fried chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg