Comforting Spicy Chicken Sandwiches
A satisfying and crispy chicken sandwich with a rich, creamy homemade sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 sandwich buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- While the chicken cooks, mix mayonnaise, hot sauce, garlic powder, and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.
- Toast the sandwich buns lightly, then assemble with lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, fried chicken, and creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize spice levels and toppings. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg