Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce
Craving a bold and flavorful meal that’s quick to prepare? This Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce is the perfect choice for any occasion. Juicy chicken fillets are marinated to perfection, then fried until crispy and served on buttery brioche buns. The homemade creamy sauce adds a zesty touch that balances the spicy kick from the chicken, making each bite a delightful experience. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or even as a party dish, this sandwich is both satisfying and easy to whip up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 the 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; refrigerate.
- Mix flour with paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a shallow dish.
- Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture; fry in heated oil until golden brown (4–6 minutes per side).
- Toast brioche buns in butter until golden.
- Assemble sandwiches with creamy sauce, pickles, and crispy chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg