Spicy Hot Chicken Sandwich
Sink your teeth into the ultimate Spicy Hot Chicken Sandwich, a fusion of bold flavors and irresistible crunch that's sure to ignite your taste buds! This recipe features juicy, marinated chicken breasts bathed in a buttermilk-hot sauce blend, then coated in a perfectly seasoned flour mixture for that signature crispy coating. Fried to golden perfection, the chicken is nestled between soft, buttery brioche buns and topped with crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, and a generous swipe of creamy mayonnaise. With a punch of heat from cayenne and paprika, combined with the satisfying crunch of every bite, this sandwich is your homemade answer to restaurant-quality indulgence. Ready in just under an hour, it’s perfect for a fiery lunch or dinner—and guaranteed to become a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Hot sauce
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 pieces Brioche buns
- 2 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 4 pieces Pickle slices
- 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
Instructions
In a bowl, combine buttermilk and 1 tablespoon of hot sauce. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully submerged. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight for best results.
In another bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Remove the marinated chicken from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Fry the chicken in the hot oil for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. An instant-read thermometer should register 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the chicken.
Remove the fried chicken and let it rest on a wire rack or paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Lightly toast the brioche buns in a separate pan or under a broiler for a few minutes until golden.
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun, then layer with lettuce leaves, fried chicken, pickle slices, and the top half of the bun.
Serve the hot chicken sandwiches immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 508.6 g | 652% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.2 g | 431% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 269.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 483 mg | 161% | |
| Sodium | 4770 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.8 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 143.6 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1646 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
